Methods and devices for collection of soft tissue

Details Methods and devices for collection of soft tissue Methods and devices for collection of soft tissue

Filed on

2005-12-20

Date issued

2005-12-20

Examiner

Jones, Mary Beth (Department: 3736)

Patent Class

Surgery

SubClass

Diagnostic testing

SubSubClass

Sampling nonliquid body material

Other Related Categories

C600S566000, C606S167000

Type

Reexamination Certificate

Status

active

Patent number

06976968

Description

ABSTRACT:
A tissue sampling apparatus comprises a tubular body having a primary lumen for receiving a tissue sample. The tubular body includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The tissue sampling apparatus further comprises a cutting cylinder having a distal cutting edge, which is movable both distally and proximally relative to the tubular body. A band having an eyelet disposed therein extends across a distal end of the tissue sampling apparatus, wherein the eyelet is advantageously movable relative to the distal cutting edge in order to sever a distal end of the tissue sample.

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