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Multiple biopsy sampling coring device

Patent 5823971 Issued on October 20, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject November 12, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 747591 filed on 11/12/1996

US Classes:

600/567Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch

Examiners

Primary: Hindenburg, Max

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Foreign Patent References

  • 0 065 054 EP. 11/18/1982
  • 0 207 829 EP. 01/18/1987
  • 2 479 680 FR. 10/18/1981
  • 2 610 508 FR. 08/18/1988
  • 1215439 GB. 12/18/1970
  • 92/10974 WO. 07/18/1992
  • WO 93/04630 WO. 03/18/1993
  • WO 94/15533 WO. 07/18/1994

International Class

A61B 010/00

Abstract

A device and method for collecting from a tissue surface, a sample of tissue, including tissue specimens, polyps, or the like. A device body defines a forward-facing tissue receiving opening of substantially predetermined width through which tissue may pass when the opening is near the tissue surface. A severing element is actuatable across the width of the tissue receiving opening when tissue from the surface extends through the opening for severing the tissue from the surface. A storage space proximal of and adjacent the opening is provided for storage of multiple, successively taken samples by repeatedly passing tissue through the opening and actuating the severing element.

Other References

  • "Rakial Jaw Single--Use Biopsy Forceps," Boston Scientific Corporation, 1993
  • Grossman, "Gastrointestinal Endoscopy," Clinical Symposia, vol. 32, No. 3, 198
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