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Device for taking samples, for example for a biopsy, and rack system fitted to such a device

  • US 6,155,988 A
  • Filed: 03/19/1999
  • Issued: 12/05/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for taking samples, for example for biopsies, said device comprising a mechanical control system sliding inside a flexible sheath and connecting a control handle to a clamp formed of at least two pivoting jaws, wherein the control system includes a cylindrical rack having an annular tooth formed by an annular groove, and wherein the jaws of the clamp each have, on a circular portion of their perimeter, a toothing for engaging said annular tooth of the cylindrical rack for the opening and closing of said jaws.

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