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Biopsy/access tool with integrated biopsy device and access cannula and use thereof
Assignee: Movdice Holding Inc
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Filing: 2002-02-11
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Granted: 2006-02-21
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Expires: 2022-02-11
Abstract
Abstract Method of use for a biopsy/access tool, comprising an integrated biopsy device and access cannula. In this method, the biopsy device is internally guided to a remote anatomical site, and the access cannula is adapted to be guided to the same remote anatomical body site by the biopsy device.
Inventors
- 👤 Tom Faciszewski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/0233; A61B10/025; A61B10/0266; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3417; A61B17/3421; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00238; A61B2017/00261; A61B2017/0046; A61B90/00; A61B90/06; A61B2090/062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A method for obtaining a biopsy specimen and accessing a remote anatomical site, comprising the steps of: a. placing a biopsy device at an anatomical site; b. advancing a cannula over the biopsy device; c. securing the biopsy specimen; and d. withdrawing the biopsy device containing the biopsy specimen from the remote anatomical site, thereby providing access through the cannula to the remote anatomical site.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
65 words
A method for obtaining a biopsy specimen and accessing a remote anatomical site, comprising the steps of: a. placing a biopsy device at an anatomical site; b. advancing a cannula over the biopsy device; c. securing the biopsy specimen; and d. withdrawing the biopsy device containing the biopsy specimen from the remote anatomical site, thereby providing access through the cannula to the remote anatomical site.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of positioning a placement means at the remote anatomical site prior to placing the biopsy device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method according to claim 1 , wherein advancing the cannula comprises the steps of: a. coupling a handle means to a cannula; and b. sliding the cannula coupled to the handle telescopically over the biopsy device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method according to claim 1 , wherein securing the biopsy specimen comprises the steps of: a. coupling a handle means to the biopsy device; b. advancing the biopsy device; and c. fixing a biopsy specimen in the biopsy device with a securing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method according to claim 4 , wherein the securing means severs and retains the biopsy specimen.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method according to claim 1 , further comprising introducing at least one of medicaments, delivery cannula, tissue modification devices, catheters, tubes, diagnostic instruments, and pharmaceuticals and therapeutic agents.
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