Total core biopsy device and method of use

US9282948B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9282948-B2
Application numberUS-201213398315-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateFeb 16, 2012
Priority dateFeb 22, 2011
Publication dateMar 15, 2016
Grant dateMar 15, 2016

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Total core biopsy devices and methods of use are provided for taking a total core biopsy sample and a means for using the devices that provide for an adequate sample size and quality while being light-weight, easy to use, small, inexpensive, and permitting one-handed operation and beveled edges to reduce trauma to the surrounding tissue and organs from which a total core biopsy sample may be taken.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A biopsy device comprising: an outer cannula having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a lumen extending between the proximal portion and the distal portion, wherein the distal portion comprises a movable cutting edge configured for cutting an end portion of a biopsy sample; an inner cannula having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a lumen extending between the proximal portion and the distal portion configured for accepting a core bio…

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What does patent US9282948B2 cover?
Total core biopsy devices and methods of use are provided for taking a total core biopsy sample and a means for using the devices that provide for an adequate sample size and quality while being light-weight, easy to use, small, inexpensive, and permitting one-handed operation and beveled edges to reduce trauma to the surrounding tissue and organs from which a total core biopsy sample may be ta…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Melchiorri Anthony J, Hacker Allen E, Brown Casey L, and 11 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61B10/0266. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 15 2016 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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