Biopsy device with piston advance
US7351210B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00796
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biopsy device is provided. The biopsy device can include a cutter which is advanced through a first portion of its stroke by a differential fluid pressure acting on a piston. A mechanical drive can be used to translate and rotate the cutter during tissue severing.
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