Biopsy device

US9101351B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Devicor Medical Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Bennie Thompson · Blue Ash, US
• Beth McCombs · Sharon, US
• John Hunt · Cincinnati, US
• John Kretcham · Cincinnati, US
• John A. Hibner · Maineville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 15, 2012
• Grant date: Aug 11, 2015
• Expiry date: Jun 14, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/00398
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A biopsy device having a cannula and a translating and rotating cutter with respect to the cannula is disclosed. The biopsy device may have a programmable memory for use in operating the cutter. The biopsy device may also include a reservoir, and may be functional to provide a flow of pressurized liquid through the cutter.