Bone marrow biopsy needle
US6730043B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2021 |
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, an outer cannula, a stylet, and an inner member. The outer cannula is secured in the handle. The outer cannula defines a distal tip that is tapered to provide a distal cutting edge. The stylet is designed to be inserted in the outer cannula. The stylet defines a sharp distal tip. The inner member is designed to be inserted in the outer cannula. The inner member defines a cutting finger.
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