Articulated medical device

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1999-02-10

2000-10-31

O'Connor, Cary

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Sampling nonliquid body material

600567, 606167, 606205, 606207, A61B 1000

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061395080

ABSTRACT:
An articulated medical device as disclosed, incorporated in one embodiment into a biopsy device. The biopsy embodiment comprises an elongated actuator shaft which is slidable within an outer sleeve. A jaw portion coupled to the actuator shaft and the outer sleeve opens when the shaft is moved in a first direction relative to the sleeve and closes when the shaft is moved in a second direction relative to the sleeve.

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