Engagement interface for biopsy system vacuum module
First Claim
1. A biopsy system, wherein the biopsy system comprises:
- (a) a biopsy device configured to obtain tissue samples from a patient, wherein the biopsy device comprises one or more lumens;
(b) one or more fluid conduits, wherein a first one of the one or more fluid conduits is in fluid communication with at least one of the one or more lumens;
(c) a vacuum control module, wherein the vacuum control module comprises a vacuum source and a port in fluid communication with the vacuum source, wherein the vacuum control module further comprises a compartment; and
(d) a vacuum canister, wherein at least part of the vacuum canister is configured to engage with the vacuum control module in the compartment, wherein the vacuum canister comprises a port configured to couple with the port of the vacuum control module upon engagement of the vacuum canister, wherein the first one of the one or more fluid conduits is in fluid communication with the vacuum canister.
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Abstract
A biopsy system includes a biopsy device, a vacuum canister, a vacuum control module, and a plurality of tubes. A first tube is configured to provide an axial vacuum to the biopsy device, while a second tube is configured to provide a lateral vacuum. A third tube is configured to communicate atmospheric air to the second tube. A fourth tube is configured to communicate saline to the second tube. The vacuum canister is configured to collect fluids drawn through the first tube and the second tube. The canister has a lid with trenches formed in it for retaining the first, second, third, and fourth tubes. The lid also has engagement regions for selectively pinching each of the tubes against to prevent fluid communication through selected tubes. The canister can be removably inserted into the vacuum control module, which includes components for selectively pinching the tubes against the engagement regions.
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17 Claims
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1. A biopsy system, wherein the biopsy system comprises:
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(a) a biopsy device configured to obtain tissue samples from a patient, wherein the biopsy device comprises one or more lumens; (b) one or more fluid conduits, wherein a first one of the one or more fluid conduits is in fluid communication with at least one of the one or more lumens; (c) a vacuum control module, wherein the vacuum control module comprises a vacuum source and a port in fluid communication with the vacuum source, wherein the vacuum control module further comprises a compartment; and (d) a vacuum canister, wherein at least part of the vacuum canister is configured to engage with the vacuum control module in the compartment, wherein the vacuum canister comprises a port configured to couple with the port of the vacuum control module upon engagement of the vacuum canister, wherein the first one of the one or more fluid conduits is in fluid communication with the vacuum canister. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A vacuum system for a biopsy device, wherein the vacuum system comprises:
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(a) a vacuum control module, wherein the vacuum control module comprises; (i) a vacuum source, (ii) a canister compartment, and (iii) a vacuum port in fluid communication with the vacuum source; (b) a vacuum canister, wherein at least part of the vacuum canister is configured to fit in the canister compartment, wherein the vacuum canister comprises a port, wherein the port of the canister is configured to seat with the vacuum port of the vacuum control module upon engagement of the vacuum canister with the canister compartment; and (c) at least one conduit extending from the vacuum canister. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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