Biopsy device with discrete tissue chambers
US8702623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2010/0225
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biopsy device includes a probe, a holster, and a tissue sample holder for collecting tissue samples. The probe includes a needle and a hollow cutter. The tissue sample holder includes a housing having a plurality of chambers that are respectively configured to receive a tray. The housing is releasably engageable with the probe. Each tray is configured to receive a tissue sample communicated through the cutter lumen. Each tray is removable from the housing, such as along an axial direction. The tissue sample holder is rotatable to successively index each chamber to the cutter lumen. A tray retainer is operable to selectively secure the trays relative to the housing. The trays may be flexible, resilient, or rigid.
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