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Biopsy device with sample tube

US7740597B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2003
Grant dateJun 22, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/0046
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A biopsy device is provided. The biopsy device includes cutter and a sample tube advancable through the hollow cutter to retrieve a tissue sample severed by the cutter. A vacuum source can be provided in communication with the sample tube. The sample tube can be releasably attached to the biopsy device.

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