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Biopsy systems

US9332971B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventor

Bernard Lee · Tinton Falls, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 28, 2005
Grant date	May 10, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 25, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2010/045
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Biopsy systems, as well as related methods and components, are disclosed. In some embodiments, a biopsy system can include a biopsy gun and a spacer. The biopsy gun can include a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and a biopsy needle having a proximal end and a distal end. A lumen can extend partially through the housing, and can have a distal end that is defined by the distal end of the housing. A lumen also can extend through the spacer, which can be associated with the distal end of the housing. The biopsy needle can have a first position in which its distal end is disposed within the lumen of the housing or the lumen of the spacer, and a second position in which its distal end is disposed external to the lumen of the housing and the lumen of the spacer.

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