System and method for tissue sampling and therapeutic treatment

Details System and method for tissue sampling and therapeutic treatment System and method for tissue sampling and therapeutic treatment

2011-02-01

2011-02-01

Jackson, Gary (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

C600S567000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07879054

ABSTRACT:
A biopsy system comprises a first placeholder element insertable through tissue to a first selected location in a patient's body, the first placeholder element including a first element guide and a tissue sampling element insertable to the first selected location via the first element guide for obtaining a sample of tissue from the first selected location, the tissue sampling element being removable from the first element guide while leaving the first placeholder element at the first selected location in combination with a tissue treatment element insertable to the first selected location via the first element guide.

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