Tissue model for testing biopsy needles
US8342851B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B23/30
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue model and test method are described. The tissue model can be used to simulate tissue during design and testing of biopsy needle tip configurations. For instance, the tissue model can be used to estimate the force required to penetrate natural breast tissue with a particular needle tip configuration.
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