Control module interface for MRI biopsy device

US8617084B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Devicor Medical Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Shailendra K. Parihar · Mason, US
• Todd M. Dahling · Loveland, US
• Patrick A. Mescher · Centerville, US
• John A. Hibner · Maineville, US
• Trevor W. V. Speeg · Batavia, US
• Jessica P. Leimbach · St. Bernard, US
• Raj G. Raghavendran · Mason, US
• Gavin M. Monson · Oxford, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 12, 2012
• Grant date: Dec 31, 2013
• Expiry date: Nov 12, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/00911
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A biopsy system includes a biopsy device, a control module, a control module interface, at least one wireless data communication link, and an encoder. The biopsy device is operable to capture a tissue sample and includes a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The reusable portion includes an MR compatible motor. The disposable portion is adapted to be releasably joined with the reusable portion. The control module interface is configured to provide an interface between the control module and the reusable portion of the biopsy device. The at least one wireless data communication link includes a first data link configured to permit communication of data between the reusable portion of the biopsy device and the control module interface. The encoder is operationally coupled with the MR compatible motor.