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System and method for capturing body tissue samples

  • US 20040220496A1
  • Filed: 02/23/2004
  • Published: 11/04/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/04/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for capturing body tissue samples, comprising:

  • an elongate body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therethrough;

    a head disposed at the distal end of the elongate body and having a lumen therethrough in communication with the elongate body lumen;

    a collection bag configured to be disposed within the elongate body, the collection bag having a distal end open to receive a body tissue sample, and further configured with vacuum apertures to allow a vacuum to be drawn through the bag;

    a source of vacuum in selective communication with the proximal end of the elongate body; and

    wherein the head is configured to selectively allow the tissue sample to be drawn into the elongate body and into the collection bag.

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