MRI biopsy device

US8932233B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8932233-B2
Application numberUS-41956706-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 22, 2006
Priority dateMay 21, 2004
Publication dateJan 13, 2015
Grant dateJan 13, 2015

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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatible core biopsy system uses a biopsy device having intuitive graphical displays and a detachable remote keypad that advantageously allows convenient control even within the close confines afforded by a localization fixture installed within a breast coil that localizes a patient's breast and guides a probe of the biopsy device relative to the localized breast. A control module for interactive control and power generation are remotely positioned and communicate and transmit rotational mechanical energy via sheathed cable.

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What is claimed is: 1. A biopsy device comprising: a. an outer cannula having a lateral tissue receiving aperture; b. an inner tubular cutter disposed for translation within the cannula; c. a sensor responsive to translation position of the inner tubular cutter; and d. a handpiece comprising: i. a graphical display operably configured to depict the translation position of the inner tubular cutter in response to the sensor, ii. a integral receiving deck located near a prox…

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What does patent US8932233B2 cover?
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatible core biopsy system uses a biopsy device having intuitive graphical displays and a detachable remote keypad that advantageously allows convenient control even within the close confines afforded by a localization fixture installed within a breast coil that localizes a patient's breast and guides a probe of the biopsy device relative to the localized b…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Haberstich Wells D, Raghavendran Raj G, Hibner John A, and 1 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61B10/0275. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jan 13 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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