Biopsy devices with universal probe

Details Biopsy devices with universal probe Biopsy devices with universal probe

2008-06-18

2011-12-13

Szmal, Brian (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Sampling nonliquid body material

Reexamination Certificate

active

08075495

ABSTRACT:
A biopsy device comprises a probe that is configured to couple with a holster. The probe comprises a needle, a cutter, and a body portion. The needle is rotatable and translatable relative to the body portion. The holster has a locking feature that is configured to prevent the needle from rotating relative to the body portion upon coupling of the probe with the holster. The locking feature may also be configured to prevent the needle from translating relative to the body portion upon coupling of the probe with the holster. The same probe may thus be used with a holster intended for use in a fixture-based, stereotactic setting, in which rotation and translation of the needle may be desired; and with a holster intended for use in a handheld, ultrasound-guided setting, in which rotation and translation of the needle may be less desired if not undesirable.

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