Biopsy gun
US6450973B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B10/025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A kit of parts for taking a biopsy sample from a hard tissue having a needle and a biopsy gun. The needle having an interior shaft and an exterior sleeve forming a tip for piercing hard tissue. The sleeve having a first attachment means and the shaft having a second attachment means complementary to the first attachment means. The biopsy gun having a sampling tip and a third attachment means that is complementary to the second attachment means. In operation, the biopsy gun is placed in the sleeve and secured by the third attachment means and when the gun is fired, a recoil is absorbed by the shaft.
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