Method of forming a biopsy device

Details Method of forming a biopsy device Method of forming a biopsy device

Filed on

2004-03-24

Date issued

2008-11-04

Examiner

Lee, Edmund H. (Department: 1791)

Patent Class

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

SubClass

With severing, removing material from preform mechanically,...

SubSubClass

Making hole or aperture in article

Other Related Categories

C264S262000, C264S275000

Type

Reexamination Certificate

Status

active

Patent number

07445739

Description

ABSTRACT:
A method for forming a needle assembly is provided. A distal portion of the needle can be formed of a first material which does not interfere with MRI imaging of a tissue receiving port disposed in the distal needle portion. A proximal needle portion can be formed of a second, different material, such as a metal. The proximal needle portion can provide strength and stiffness.

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