Devices and methods for performing procedures on a breast
US7517348B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/85
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A guide element is used to guide a cutting device when removing breast tissue. The cutting device may have a tissue collection element for collecting tissue. The tissue collection element may be detachable so that the collection element may be removed independent from the cutting device.
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