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Biopsy marker delivery device

US8532747B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

Devicor Medical Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Andrew P. Nock · Dayton, US
Ramon Ramos · Laguna de Duero, ES

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 22, 2008
Grant date	Sep 10, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 31, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/3987
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A biopsy device for delivering a biopsy marker to a biopsy site is disclosed. The biopsy device can include a marker deployer having a unitary endpiece disposed in a distal end of the cannula. The distal endpiece can be a molded component which includes a distal tip, a marker deployment ramp, and a marker engaging element that aids in retaining the marker in the cannula until the marker is meant to be deployed.

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