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Method for operating a biopsy device

US7727164B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2007
Grant dateJun 1, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2027

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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