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Single-insertion, multiple sampling biopsy device usable with various transport systems and integrated markers

US8961430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

C.R. Bard, Inc. · US

Inventors

Timothy J. Coonahan · Sterling, US
Stanley O. Thompson · New Boston, US
Jon Taylor · Groton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 10, 2012
Grant date	Feb 24, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 10, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/3991
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A biopsy device includes a biopsy sample extraction needle with a sample extraction end and a recovery end. A transport channel links the extraction end and recovery end. A pump is provided, and a multi-way valve is coupled in fluid communication with the biopsy sample extraction needle and the pump. The multi-way valve has a plurality of settings.

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