Biopsy forceps device and method

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2007-08-28

2007-08-28

Dawson, Glenn K. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Forceps

C606S170000, C600S104000, C600S153000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10099086

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for providing a biopsy device at the distal end of a medical device, such as an endoscope, are disclosed. The apparatus can include a device attached to an endoscope to guide the position of the end of the instrument, such as by constraining the instrument to bend in a predetermined manner, or otherwise guide the distal end of the instrument extending from the distal end of the instrument channel.

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