Biopsy instrument with tissue specimen retaining and retrieval device

A biopsy instrument combines a tissue penetrating device including a cutting member with a specimen retaining and retrieval device. The specimen retaining and retrieval device is detachably connected to the tissue penetrating device and operates, after the cutting member has penetrated into tissue,...

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Main Author BUCALO; BRIAN D
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 07.12.1993
Edition5
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:A biopsy instrument combines a tissue penetrating device including a cutting member with a specimen retaining and retrieval device. The specimen retaining and retrieval device is detachably connected to the tissue penetrating device and operates, after the cutting member has penetrated into tissue, to separate a specimen of tissue enclosed by the cutting member from surrounding tissue. The specimen retaining and retrieval device can then, while retaining the specimen therein, be detached from the tissue penetrating device and transferred to a desired location such as a vial containing preservative solution for the specimen.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19920946923