Biopsy needle and method

Details Biopsy needle and method Biopsy needle and method

2006-02-03

2009-02-17

Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Sampling nonliquid body material

Reexamination Certificate

active

07491177

ABSTRACT:
A biopsy needle, where at least a portion thereof is configured from a non-ferrous and/or non-conductive material that reduces or eliminates MRI artifact while retaining desirable levels of strength and the ability to resist significant bending loads.

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