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Biopsy device

US8597205B2 · kind B2 · utility

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256References

12Claims

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Assignee

C.R. Bard, Inc. · US

Inventors

Jason G. Seiger · Gilbert, US
Rafal Chudzik · Peoria, US
Angela K. Jensen · Mesa, US
Glen Lazok · Mesa, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 17, 2012
Grant date	Dec 3, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 17, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2005/3123
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for using a biopsy device is disclosed. The biopsy device includes a chamber having a body having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the proximal end includes an inlet. The biopsy device further includes a vacuum generator for generating negative and positive pressure and at least one first recessed area and at least one second recessed area. The first recessed area extends along an inner wall of the body, proximate the proximal end of the body of the chamber. The first recessed area is configured to release positive pressure within the chamber. The second recessed area extends along the inner wall of the body, proximate the distal end of the body of the chamber. The second recessed area is configured to release negative pressure within the chamber.

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