Biopsy device with sample storage

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2004-09-29

2010-06-22

Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Sampling nonliquid body material

C600S562000, C600S564000, C600S567000, C600S568000, C606S167000, C606S170000, C606S180000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07740596

ABSTRACT:
A biopsy device and method are provided for obtaining and storing multiple tissue samples. The device permits the tissue samples to be stored in an end to end configuration. The device can include a sample tube having a sample lumen and a generally parallel vacuum lumen. A movable member, such as rod, can be advanced to uncover a predetermined number of fluid passageways between the sample lumen and the vacuum lumen as each sample is severed.

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European Search Report dated Dec. 13, 2005 corresponding to Application No. EP05256054

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