Method of operating a biopsy device

Details Method of operating a biopsy device Method of operating a biopsy device

2007-08-07

2007-08-07

Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Sampling nonliquid body material

C600S564000, C600S565000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10785756

ABSTRACT:
A biopsy device and method for operating the biopsy device are disclosed. The method of operating the biopsy device can include varying the translational speed of a cutter independently of the speed of a motor driving translation of the cutter. The method can also include providing close loop control of a fluid system, such as a vacuum system, associated with the biopsy device. The method can also include control of a cutter motor including comparing an actual motor current with a predetermined motor current.

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