Device for removal of tissue lesions

Details Device for removal of tissue lesions Device for removal of tissue lesions

2005-01-11

2005-01-11

Reip, David O. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

C606S048000, C600S564000, C600S568000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06840948

ABSTRACT:
An excisional biopsy device and method are disclosed. The device can include a probe housing having a rotatable RF loop cutter mounted at the distal end of the probe, and the RF loop cutter can include at least one electrode supplied with an RF actuating signal for cutting tissue. A rotational drive and specimen containment sheath can also be included.

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U.S. Appl. No. 10/164,199 filed Jun. 6, 2002.

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