Method for operating a biopsy device
US7727164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2027 |
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- 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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