Methods for biopsying tissue
US8439945B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2050/008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biopsy incision closure device includes a base having a frame incorporated therein. Together, the base and frame define an opening for performing a biopsy incision when the device is placed over a tissue surface. The base is typically composed of an elastomeric material, and the frame comprises resilient inelastic members which can be used to close the opening in a highly uniform manner with minimum distortion and stress introduced into the tissue edges being drawn together.
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