Biopsy Devices
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1. A biopsy apparatus comprising:
- a hollow, relatively flexible tube having an open proximal end;
an elongate member advanceable in the tube; and
at least one isotope disposed within the tube.
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Abstract
Biopsy devices and methods useful with Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Breast Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI) are disclosed. A biopsy device including a flexible tube having a side aperture, and a PET or BSGI imageable material disposed within the flexible tube is disclosed. A biopsy method is disclosed that includes advancing a flexible tube having a PET or BSGI imageable material distally through the biopsy device. Various other embodiments and applications are disclosed.
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1. A biopsy apparatus comprising:
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a hollow, relatively flexible tube having an open proximal end; an elongate member advanceable in the tube; and at least one isotope disposed within the tube. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A biopsy device comprising:
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an outer biopsy needle having a tissue piercing distal tip, a side tissue receiving opening; a hollow inner cutter translatable within at least a portion of the needle, the cutter having a distal cutting edge for severing tissue received in the side tissue receiving opening; an isotope disposed on a portion of one of the cutter and the biopsy needle. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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