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2008-05-02

2011-10-25

Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

C606S167000, C606S170000, C600S562000, C600S567000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08043316

ABSTRACT:
A medical targeting and device introduction system includes an introducer having a cannula, and a hub. The cannula is defined, at least in part, by an inner lumen. The hub includes a latch to releasably secure the hub to a biopsy device. The hub includes a proximal end and a distal end. The latch extends from the proximal end, and the hemostatic valve is interposed within the introducer.

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