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Endoscopic apparatus with integrated multiple biopsy device

  • US 20060258955A1
  • Filed: 05/13/2005
  • Published: 11/16/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A multiple biopsy system comprising:

  • an endoscope comprising;

    a handle;

    an elongated shaft with a proximal end coupled to the handle and a distal end;

    an imaging system at or adjacent the distal end of the elongated shaft;

    a biopsy forceps disposed within the elongated shaft having a proximal end, a shaft and a distal end, wherein the biopsy forceps includes a bite assembly that is movable to obtain a tissue sample;

    a biopsy lumen configured to receive a biopsy sample obtained with the biopsy forceps;

    a sample chamber associated with the handle that is in fluid communication with the biopsy lumen in order to receive a biopsy sample from the biopsy lumen; and

    a sample vial removably disposed in the sample chamber for capturing one or more biopsy samples received from the biopsy lumen;

    wherein the biopsy lumen is couplable to means for retrieving a biopsy sample through the biopsy lumen and into the sample vial.

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