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OwnerShailendra K. Parihar, Jessica P. Leimbach +1inventors
InventorsShailendra K. Parihar, Jessica P. Leimbach, Michael R. Ludzack
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A cradle assembly is configured to support a biopsy device. The cradle assembly comprises first support member and a second support member. A biopsy device may be supported by either the first support member or the second support member. A movement restriction member is operable to restrict the longitudinal distance to which a biopsy device may be advanced relative to the cradle assembly. The movement restriction member may comprise a needle mount, a cannula mount, and/or a z-stop. For instance, a z-stop may be positioned to limit the distance to which a cannula mount may be slid along a rail of the cradle. A screw gear may be used to make fine adjustments to the longitudinal position of the z-stop. A needle mount or cannula mount may also include a ratcheting mechanism to restrict proximal motion of the needle mount or cannula mount along a rail of the cradle.
A cradle assembly for supporting a biopsy device, wherein the cradle assembly comprises:
The cradle assembly of claim 4, further comprising indicia positioned near the knob, wherein the position of the knob relative to the indicia correlates with the longitudinal position of the movement restriction member.
A cradle assembly for supporting a biopsy device, wherein the biopsy device has a mounting recess, wherein the cradle assembly comprises:
A cradle assembly for supporting a biopsy device, wherein the biopsy device has a mounting recess, wherein the cradle assembly comprises:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.