Percutaneous tissue removal device
US6136014A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This is a device for percutaneous tissue sampling or excision. In particular, it uses a rotating cutter which produces a helically cut, discrete tissue mass that is removable through a comparatively much smaller access member. The tissue mass is easily reconstructed to its original form and orientation once taken from the body for further study.
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