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Excisional biopsy devices and methods

  • US 20020077648A1
  • Filed: 01/31/2002
  • Published: 06/20/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/03/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An excisional biopsy system, comprising:

  • a tubular member including a proximal end and a distal end, the tubular member defining a first window near the distal end, and a first removable probe that includes a proximal portion including cutting tool extending means, a distal portion and a cutting tool near the distal portion, the first removable probe being configured to fit at least partially within the tubular member to enable the cutting tool to selectively bow out of and to retract within the first window when the cutting tool extending means are activated.

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