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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167818 | Biopsy apparatus with vacuum relief A method of relieving vacuum in a biopsy apparatus includes applying vacuum through at least one motor to an inner cannula lumen; providing a continuously open leak path that permits fluid communication between the outer cannula lumen and atmosphere, wherein fluid i... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8162850 | Hand actuated tetherless biopsy device with scissors grip A biopsy device includes a body having a cannula, a cutter positioned at least partly within the cannula, a tissue collection chamber, and a vacuum source. In one example, the biopsy device includes a cutter loader for rotating the cutter into a loaded position (e.g... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8118755 | Biopsy sample storage A biopsy device may be used to obtain and store multiple tissue samples. The device permits the tissue samples to be stored in a sequenced fashion within a generally transparent tissue storage chamber disposed at a proximal end of the biopsy device. The tissue sampl... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7981049 | Engagement interface for biopsy system vacuum module A biopsy system includes a biopsy device, a vacuum canister, a vacuum control module, and a plurality of tubes. A first tube is configured to provide an axial vacuum to the biopsy device, while a second tube is configured to provide a lateral vacuum. A third tube is... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7794409 | Multiple biopsy device A multiple biopsy device has a number of chambers into which tissue samples are received. A cutting mechanism, such as a blade, moves relative to the chambers to cut a tissue sample that is within a chamber. In one embodiment of the invention, the multiple biopsy de... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7785269 | Medical instrument having a guidewire and an add-to catheter A first medical instrument includes a flexible catheter and a medical guidewire extendable beyond a distal end of the catheter. The catheter is adapted to slidably receive a rail-coupling portion of an adjunct medical device. The medical guidewire has first and seco... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7740595 | Tissue and fluid sampling device An instrument for removing a tissue sample from a subject comprises a plurality of tissue sampling devices having respective chambers, the tissue sampling devices being radially disposed along a length of the instrument such that upon insertion of the instrument int... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7740596 | Biopsy device with sample storage A biopsy device and method are provided for obtaining and storing multiple tissue samples. The device permits the tissue samples to be stored in an end to end configuration. The device can include a sample tube having a sample lumen and a generally parallel vacuum l... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7465278 | Device for minimally invasive internal tissue removal A medical device for severing and removing small amounts of internal tissue for biopsy sampling or other purposes is disclosed. Versions of the device may include a hollow probe having a tissue receiving aperture; a cutter having a cutting edge that moves past the t... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7419472 | Biopsy instrument with internal specimen collection mechanism A biopsy instrument with an internal specimen collection mechanism is provided. ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7390306 | Vacuum assisted biopsy needle set A needle set for a biopsy device is disclosed. The needle set includes an outer member, a cylinder lumen within said outer member, an inner member having a cannula and an inner lumen. The inner member is slidably disposed within the cylinder lumen. The biopsy device... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7351201 | Treatment instrument for endoscope A treatment instrument for an endoscope includes: a front end hood that is provided to a distal end of an inserting portion of the endoscope; a supporting member that is provided inside the front end hood; a treatment member that is rotatably supported by the suppor... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7351210 | Biopsy device with piston advance A biopsy device is provided. The biopsy device can include a cutter which is advanced through a first portion of its stroke by a differential fluid pressure acting on a piston. A mechanical drive can be used to translate and rotate the cutter during tissue severing.... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347828 | Suction adapter for medical instrument A suction adapter for use with first and second medical devices capable of accommodating suction, the adapter including a manifold having at least three ports and a flexible flow valve. The ports may include: a suction port configured for connecting to a suction sou... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7335165 | Method and apparatus for taking a biopsy There is described method and apparatus for taking a biopsy wherein the apparatus is formed of a biocompatible cylindrical member with an outer wall and a hollow core, the cylindrical member having a longitudinal axis. An opening in the outer wall of the member is p... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7278972 | Combined bone marrow aspiration and core biopsy device A combined bone marrow aspiration and core biopsy device. A large bore cannula includes a coaxial stylet which seals both ends of the cannula, allowing fluid to be aspirated through the space between stylet and cannula. Then, a core sample is taken with the cannula ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7264596 | Methods and apparatus for securing medical instruments to desired locations in a patient's body Devices and methods are provided for securely affixing a medical instrument to desired tissue in a patient's body, using a fixation agent. Such medical instruments may comprise localization wires or tissue acquisition instruments, such as biopsy instruments, for exa... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7258672 | System and method for automatic taking of specimens A method and a system for automatic taking of specimen from a static or living test object, comprising the steps and functional elements of guiding a specimen collector (10) by means of a guiding device (20) to a specimen terminal (22) attached ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7252641 | Method of operating a biopsy device 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 i... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7241294 | Pistol grip electrosurgical pencil with manual aspirator/irrigator and methods of using the same An electrosurgical pencil is provided and includes an elongate housing, an electrocautery blade supported within the housing and extending distally from the housing. The electrocautery blade is connected to a source of electrosurgical energy. The pencil also include... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7232414 | System and method for capturing body tissue samples A system and method provides for the capture of body tissue samples such as lymph nodes. The system includes a bag formed of a flexible material having a first end opened for receiving the body tissue sample and a second end which is closed to the body tissue sample... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229440 | Bendable cutting device Devices and methods for a minimally invasive procedure for cutting tissue are disclosed. The device generally includes a probe with a distal exit at an exit angle relative to the probe, a cutting loop with shape memory having a preconfigured shape, and a loop securi... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229439 | Apparatus and method for accessing a body site A device and method of using the device to access a desired tissue site within a patient's body and separating a tissue specimen from the tissue site suitable for evaluation. The device includes a probe member having an arcuate tissue-cutting RF powered electrode se... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7207951 | Apparatus for obtaining biological samples A device for collection of a fluid sample, particularly a biological sample from an internal cavity of a mammal, comprises a barrel having an opening at one end thereof, a plunger operable axially within the barrel, the barrel and the plunger defining a fluid chambe... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204812 | Transendoscopic needle assembly A medical device for obtaining biopsy tissue samples is provided. The device includes a flexible outer tubular member having proximal and distal ends, and a flexible inner member slidably and preferably coaxially received within the outer tubular member. The inner m... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7175594 | Ophthalmic sulcus speculum Devices in accordance with certain embodiments of the present sulcus speculum are designed to be placed into the sulcus of an eye to perform one or more of the following functions: evacuation of fluid, opening of the lids, and application of drugs such as anesthetic... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7169115 | Endoscopic mucosal resection device with overtube and method of use A medical apparatus and method useful for resecting tissue from the gastrointestinal tract are disclosed. The apparatus can include an RF tissue cutting device disposed inward of a side opening in the device. A tissue stop can be used to control the depth of tissue ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7147607 | Transendoscopic double needle assembly A medical device for obtaining biopsy tissue samples is provided includes a flexible outer tubular member having proximal and distal ends, and an inner tubular member slidably and coaxially received within the outer tubular member and a stylet slidably and coaxially... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7131951 | Biopsy needle A biopsy needle assembly may include a sample needle, an actuator and a cutter. A sample needle may include a sample opening. A tissue sample may be positioned in the sample opening when the sample needle is inserted into tissue of a patient. The actuator may be act... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7121157 | Hand-held bio-agent collector Disclosed is a compact, non-contacting device for collecting samples, and particularly minute quantities of bio-agents or particulates, from a surface. The device vibrates a region of a target surface containing the sample and collects the sample on an electrically ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7104983 | Laser lithotripsy device with suction A medical device is provided which comprises a suction conduit and an energy-transmitting conduit wherein at least some of the transmitted energy is directed to the distal region of the suction conduit. The device may include an optical apparatus for directing the e... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7090646 | Plunger-less syringe for controlling blood flow A plunger-less syringe and method of use are disclosed. The syringe includes an outer housing fixedly attached to an interior receptacle for receiving a quantity of blood. The syringe has a vent that allows air to escape from the receptacle as blood flows therein. T... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7083617 | Methods and apparatus for the treatment of gastric ulcers A surgical tool attaches to the distal end of an endoscope and provides a rotatable treating element. According to one embodiment of the invention, the treating element is a pair of jaws provided with cautery capability. According to an aspect of the invention, the ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7081123 | Bone marrow aspiration instrument The cannula handle housing includes a recessed seat, wings extending outwardly from the recessed seat in the housing for engagement with a physician's hand and a stem which extends from said housing to hold a portion of a cannula The cannula has a distal sharpened e... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7070582 | Injection devices that provide reduced outflow of therapeutic agents and methods of delivering therapeutic agents Injection devices are provided, which reduce potential outflow of therapeutic agents from an injection site. Devices are provided having at least a first lumen containing one or more therapeutic agents and a second lumen containing a second material for injection in... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7052495 | Polypectomy snare instrument A surgical snare instrument according to several embodiments includes a first handle capable of controlling the rotational position of the snare, and a second handle adapted to control the opening and closing of the snare and cauterization. The first handle serves a... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7004174 | Electrosurgery with infiltration anesthesia Method for carrying out the recovery of an intact volume of tissue wherein a delivery cannula tip is positioned in confronting adjacency with the volume of tissue to be recovered. The electrosurgical generator employed to form an arc at a capture component extending... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6986748 | Multiple biopsy apparatus and related method of use An endoluminal biopsy device is provided with a proximal actuation mechanism attached to a distal sampler by at least one elongate member. The distal sampler includes a distal inner portion defining a plurality of chambers, each configured to receive a tissue sample... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6976968 | Methods and devices for collection of soft tissue A tissue sampling apparatus comprises a tubular body having a primary lumen for receiving a tissue sample. The tubular body includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The tissue sampling apparatu... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6926717 | Electrosurgical breast electrode An electrosurgical electrode configured for use in a breast plastic surgical procedure comprises an elongated forceps that is operated as a unipolar electrode. The electrosurgical electrode is provided with internal channels that can provide suction or fluids at the... | 08/09/2005 |
