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Biopsy instrument having irrigation and aspiration capabilities

  • US 7,297,121 B2
  • Filed: 06/13/2005
  • Issued: 11/20/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/25/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A biopsy instrument having a proximal end and a distal end, comprising:

  • a distal assembly for performing a surgical operation;

    an elongate flexible member connected to and extending in a proximal direction from the distal assembly, the flexible member including a conduit therethrough;

    a proximal actuation handle coupled to a proximal end of the flexible member, the proximal actuation handle including an access opening in fluid connection with the conduit; and

    a sample collector including a catcher handle and a catcher body, wherein the catcher body is configured for insertion into the access opening and is removably attached to the catcher handle.

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