Biopsy device and biopsy needle module that can be inserted into the biopsy device
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Abstract
A biopsy device for tissue collection having a housing and a removable element. A power source is contained within the housing and the removable unit includes a biopsy needle module and a pressure source that can be integrated into the housing such that the biopsy device is fully operational without the need for wires or cables extending from the housing to connect to external units. The biopsy needle module includes a biopsy needle and a cutting sleeve, the biopsy needle having a sharpened distal end and a distal opening for collection of tissue, the cutting sleeve having a cutting blade on its distal end and being coaxially positioned with respect to the biopsy needle.
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100 Claims
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1-56. -56. (canceled)
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57. A biopsy device for tissue collection, comprising:
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a housing containing a power source; and
a removable element, comprising a biopsy needle module and a pressure source, wherein the removable element is configured for integration into the housing;
wherein the biopsy device can be held in a single hand of a physician, having no cables or lines extending from the housing to external units. - View Dependent Claims (58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80)
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68. The biopsy device according to claim 68, wherein the second housing lid comprises a first and second U-shape opening at the top thereof, wherein each of said opening is sized to receive a portion of the removable element.
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81. A biopsy device for tissue collection, comprising:
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a housing containing a power source; and
a removable element configured for integration into the housing, comprising;
a biopsy needle module comprising a biopsy needle and a cutting sleeve, the biopsy needle comprising a sharpened distal end and a distal opening for collection of tissue, the cutting sleeve having a cutting blade on the distal end thereof and being coaxially positioned with respect to the biopsy needle, and a pressure source comprising a vacuum pressure-generating device having a piston/cylinder arrangement, the vacuum pressure-generating device being connected to a proximal end of the biopsy needle via a connecting element, forming an airtight connection therewith, wherein the biopsy device can be held in a single hand of a physician, having no cables or lines extending from the housing to external units. - View Dependent Claims (82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91)
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92. A biopsy device for tissue collection, comprising:
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a housing containing a power source and a circuit board;
a control panel attached to the housing, wherein the control panel is connected to the power source and the circuit board; and
a removable element, comprising a biopsy needle module and a pressure source, wherein the removable element is configured for integration into the housing;
wherein the biopsy device can be held in a single hand of a physician, having no cables or lines extending from the housing to external units. - View Dependent Claims (93, 94, 95, 96, 97)
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98. A biopsy device for tissue collection, comprising:
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a housing containing a power source, wherein the housing comprises a lower housing segment with lateral walls of different heights, a housing lid matched to the lower housing segment and having a longitudinally displaceable locking mechanism, and a first and second end lid, each connected to the lower housing segment; and
a removable element, comprising a biopsy needle module and a pressure source, wherein the removable element is configured for integration into the housing;
wherein the biopsy device can be held in a single hand of a physician, having no cables or lines extending from the housing to external units. - View Dependent Claims (99, 100)
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