Devices, systems, and methods for obtaining biopsy tissue samples
US8147424B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods for accessing tissue in a minimally invasive manner and taking a biopsy tissue sample therefrom are disclosed. At least some of the embodiments disclosed herein enable a tissue sample to be taken from the external surface of the heart in a non-invasive manner. In addition, various disclosed embodiments provide devices, systems and methods for accessing the pericardial space through the interior of the heart and engaging the epicardial surface and removing a tissue sample therefrom for diagnostic purposes through the use of suction.
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