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Biopsy device

US9345456B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateMar 24, 2004
Grant dateMay 24, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/285
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved needle assembly is provided. A distal portion of the needle can be formed of a first material which does not interfere with MRI imaging of a tissue receiving port disposed in the distal needle portion. A proximal needle portion can be formed of a second, different material. The proximal needle portion can provide strength and stiffness.

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