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Shallow angle needle guide apparatus and method

US7351205B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 2003
Grant dateApr 1, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/3413
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A needle guide for use with an imaging instrument is disclosed. The needle guide is suitable for delivery of a needle at a shallow angle into a patient during imaging analysis. Thus, the needle guide is well suited to the controlled collection of biopsy tissue or other sample material near the surface of a patient.

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