Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Sampling nonliquid body material
Reexamination Certificate
2011-02-01
2011-02-01
Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Sampling nonliquid body material
C600S104000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07878983
ABSTRACT:
A method and device for removing tissue from a patient during a biopsy procedure utilizing a biopsy collection device are provided. The biopsy collection device includes a body portion configured for attachment to an endoscope and a receptacle portion configured to retain a portion of tissue removed from a target site during the biopsy procedure. The biopsy collection device further includes a passageway configured to receive a biopsy sampling device, such as a pair of forceps, passing through the endoscope to the target site.
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Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Hindenburg Max
Szmal Brian
Wilson-Cook Medical Inc.
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