Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Sampling nonliquid body material
Reexamination Certificate
2003-12-10
2010-06-22
Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Sampling nonliquid body material
C600S564000, C600S565000, C600S567000, C600S568000, C600S571000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07740597
ABSTRACT:
A biopsy device is provided. The biopsy device includes cutter and a sample tube advancable through the hollow cutter to retrieve a tissue sample severed by the cutter. A vacuum source can be provided in communication with the sample tube. The sample tube can be releasably attached to the biopsy device.
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Cicenas Chris
McCombs Beth
Stonis Luke
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
Hindenburg Max
Nguyen Helen Q.
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