Surgical device and method for using same
US8187204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/22
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of using a surgical system that includes an outer cannula is disclosed. The method includes removably mounting a surgical device to an adapter. The adapter is secured to a stage. The surgical device and adapter is positioned at a predetermined location for inserting the outer cannula toward a target site in a body. Once positioned in the body, the outer cannula is fired to the target site. At least one tissue sample is taken using the surgical device and tissue samples are harvested from the surgical device.
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