Biopsy device with integrated optical spectroscopy guidance
US9763744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C2270/041
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An optical spectroscopy probe for providing optical spectroscopy guidance of a mechanical biopsy procedure, and a tissue biopsy device including an optical spectroscopy probe. The optical spectroscopy probe is positionable in a lumen of a mechanical biopsy device. The probe may enable optical spectroscopy guidance in biopsy procedures, include brain biopsy procedures.
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