Biopsy apparatus and method

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2007-10-02

2007-10-02

Hindenburg, Max F. (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Sampling nonliquid body material

Reexamination Certificate

active

10953904

ABSTRACT:
A biopsy device and method are provided for obtaining a tissue sample, such as breast tissue biopsy sample. The device includes an outer cannula having a cutter lumen and a side tissue port communicating with the cutter lumen. The device can be operated to push severed tissue samples through the cutter with a fluid, such as saline, without exposing the tissue surrounding the cannula to the fluid.

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