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Rotating full-core biopsy needle

US9149293B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC · US

Inventors

Michael W. Hardert · Bloomington, US
Thomas W. McGhie · Bloomington, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 14, 2013
Grant date	Oct 6, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 14, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/320064
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is disclosed, among other things, embodiments of a biopsy needle for taking a full core sample through soft tissue. In the illustrated embodiments, the needle includes a single monolithic tubular member having a notch cut part-way through a distal portion of the tubular member to form an arch-shaped finger. At least a portion of the finger is bent toward the notch and into the lumen of the tubular member. Methods for using these embodiments are also described.

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