Tissue sampling devices, systems and methods
US8517955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1024
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, devices, and systems are described herein that allow for improved sampling of tissue from remote sites in the body. A tissue sampling device comprises a handle allowing single hand operation. In one variation the tissue sampling device includes a blood vessel scanning means and tissue coring means to excise a histology sample from a target site free of blood vessels. The sampling device also includes an adjustable stop to control the depth of a needle penetration. The sampling device may be used through a working channel of a bronchoscope.
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