Control module interface for MRI biopsy device

US8328732B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Devicor Medical Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Shailendra K. Parihar · Mason, US
• Todd M. Dahling · Loveland, US
• Patrick A. Mescher · Centerville, US
• John A. Hibner · Maineville, US
• Trevor W. V. Speeg · Batavia, US
• Jessica P. Leimbach · St. Bernard, US
• Raj G. Raghavendran · Mason, US
• Gavin M. Monson · Oxford, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 18, 2008
• Grant date: Dec 11, 2012
• Expiry date: Sep 11, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/00911
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A biopsy system includes a first external device, a second external device and a control module interface. The control module interface is in electrical communication with both the first and second external devices, and the control module interface is in mechanical communication with the second external device. The control module interface is configured to be positioned remotely from at least one of the first and second external devices. The control module interface comprises a motor, operational electronics, a shaft connector assembly, an electrical connector and a cabinet configured to house the motor and operational electronics. The motor is in mechanical communication with the second external device via a mechanical cable. The operational electronics are configured to permit control of the motor and a motorized component of the second external device. In some embodiments, the mechanical cable comprises a flexible shaft cable, such as a speedometer cable.