Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Sampling nonliquid body material
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-21
2005-06-21
Marmor, Charles (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Sampling nonliquid body material
C600S571000, C600S562000, C600S576000, C606S160000, C604S022000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06908440
ABSTRACT:
A biopsy needle scrapes tissue of cellular size from a lesion during repeated proximal-to-distal thrusts of the needle along its longitudinal axis of symmetry. A first sharp edge, formed by a beveled distal end of the needle, scrapes tissue during proximal-to-distal travel of the needle. A second sharp edge is provided by a transversely disposed slot formed in the needle near the first sharp edge. The second sharp edge also scrapes tissue during proximal-to-distal travel of the needle. The second sharp edge may be coincident with an exterior surface of the needle, elevated with respect to the exterior surface, or recessed with respect to the exterior surface. Another embodiment includes a hinge for enabling pivotal movement of the second sharp edge.
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Biopsy Sciences, LLC
Marmor Charles
Smith Ronald E.
Smith & Hopen , P.A.
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