Biopsy devices with universal probe
US8075495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0046
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biopsy device comprises a probe that is configured to couple with a holster. The probe comprises a needle, a cutter, and a body portion. The needle is rotatable and translatable relative to the body portion. The holster has a locking feature that is configured to prevent the needle from rotating relative to the body portion upon coupling of the probe with the holster. The locking feature may also be configured to prevent the needle from translating relative to the body portion upon coupling of the probe with the holster. The same probe may thus be used with a holster intended for use in a fixture-based, stereotactic setting, in which rotation and translation of the needle may be desired; and with a holster intended for use in a handheld, ultrasound-guided setting, in which rotation and translation of the needle may be less desired if not undesirable.
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