Biopsy devices and methods

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2005-06-10

2011-12-13

Tyson, Melanie (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C600S431000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08075568

ABSTRACT:
An improved system for mammography analysis and methods of using the same. In one aspect, the present invention provides a biopsy instrument having a side opening that generally coexists or is aligned with a central portion of a cyst, tissue or otherwise for deploying a marking device to the central region of the same. In another aspect, the present invention provides an encasement, adapted to receive a marking clip, for deployment into a tissue region for marking and/or treatment of the same.

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