Biopsy device with removable handle

Overview

Information

Number
6554778
Application
09/770987
Filing date
01/26/2001
Issue date
04/29/2003
Inventor(s)
James A. Fleming, III
US Classification
600/567; 606/167
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Citations

NA (15)
Cardinal Health (3)
Symbiosis (3)
MANAN ACQUISITION (3)
Medical Biopsy (3)
Medical Device Technologies (2)
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES (2)
Medsol, (2)
Peter F. Lee (2)
Manan Medical Products (2)
Sherwood Services (1)
BETHELL, JOHN P. (1)
InterMED (1)
Tyco Group S.A.R.L. (1)
Gallini S.R.L. (1)
Linvatec (1)
PALESTRANT, NATHAN, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE AUBREY AND FAY PALESTRANT IRREVOCABLE TRUST (1)
Devicor Medical Products (1)
Creative Research and Manufacturing (1)
C.R. Bard (1)
Allegiance (1)
General Dynamics (1)
AngioDynamics (1)
GAUTHIER INDUSTRIES (1)
Microsurge (1)
Baxter International (1)
Stryker (1)
S.L.T. Japan Co. (1)

Abstract

Abstract

A biopsy device includes an outer cannula, an inner rod, a sheath operably associated with the outer cannula, a handle assembly removably attachable to the sheath, and a release member for releasably attaching the handle assembly to the sheath. In one embodiment, a locking element associated with the sheath comprises a pair of notches located on either side of the sheath, and a locking element associated with the handle assembly comprises a pair of slots in communication with an opening within the handle assembly. The release member comprises a rotatable collar located in a channel on the handle assembly. When the release member is rotated from a first position to a second position, a portion thereof protrudes through the slots into the notches on the sheath, thereby locking the sheath in place.

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Tech Analysis

Class Subclass Type Reference Factor Citation Factor Strength Grant time Early grant (%)
600 567 Stable Average Average Medium Average 45.5
606 167 Emerging Sustaining Average Medium Average 44.2