Forward-fired automatic tissue sampling apparatus

Details Forward-fired automatic tissue sampling apparatus Forward-fired automatic tissue sampling apparatus

1994-09-23

1996-04-16

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Truss

Pad

A61B 1000

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active

055072984

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for the automated and facilitated handling and operation of a biopsy needle system, having a first needle component and a second needle component. The first and second needles are provided with first and second handles, respectively, which are fitted into first and second yokes of the apparatus. The apparatus is configured to maintain the first and second needles in a first position, during insertion of the biopsy needle point into the tissue being sampled. The apparatus is further configured to forwardly move the first and second needles into subsequent positions, respectively, in rapid, automated succession so as to segment and enclose a tissue sample, which may be tested after removal of the biopsy needle system from the tissue. A tissue sample inspection feature permits facilitated repositioning and maintenance of the first needle relative to the second needle after retrieval of the tissue sample to, in turn, enable inspection of the retrieved tissue sample without removal of either needle from the apparatus. The apparatus is further configured so as to be actuatable from positions adjacent the front or the rear of the apparatus housing.

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