Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Sampling nonliquid body material
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-17
2007-04-17
Hindenburg, Max F. (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Sampling nonliquid body material
Reexamination Certificate
active
10885021
ABSTRACT:
An embodiment of the invention includes an assembly for collecting tissue samples. The assembly includes a sample tray holder having a first connector configured to be placed in communication with a first aspiration tube, a second connector configured to be placed in communication with a second aspiration tube, and a sample tray defining a plurality of sample chambers. Each of the plurality of sample chambers includes a first opening configured to be placed in communication with the first connector, a second opening configured to be placed in communication with the second connector, and a sample catch member disposed between the first and second openings, the sample catch member configured to permit a fluid to pass therethrough.
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Kortenbach Juergen Andrew
Turturro Vincent
Boston Scientific Miami Corporation
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP
Hindenburg Max F.
Szmal Brian
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