Bone marrow biopsy needle
US6443910B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2010/0258
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a bone marrow biopsy device 10 that includes a handle 12, an outer cannula 16, a stylet 14, and an inner member 18. The outer cannula 16 is secured in the handle 12. The outer cannula defines a distal tip 29 that is tapered to provide a distal cutting edge. The stylet 14 is designed to be inserted in the outer cannula 16. The stylet defines a sharp distal tip 30. The inner member 18 is designed to be inserted in the outer cannula 16. The inner member 18 defines a cuffing finger 45.
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