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Biopsy device

US8858463B2 · kind B2 · utility

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321References

16Claims

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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	Nov 7, 2013
Grant date	Oct 14, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 7, 2033

Classification

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

Abstract

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 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 pressure within the chamber.

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