Biopsy Probe and Targeting Set Interface

A biopsy device, wherein the biopsy device comprises:

• (a) a detachable needle, wherein the detachable needle comprises a connecting member, wherein the connecting member defines a recess;
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• (b) a biopsy probe, wherein the biopsy probe comprises:
• (i) a body comprising a distal end and a proximal end,
• (ii) a cutter comprising a hollow tube having a sharp distal end operable to sever tissue, wherein the cutter is operable to translate longitudinally relative to the body,
• (iii) a locking ring at the distal end of the body, wherein the locking ring is configured to selectively engage the recess of the connecting member of the detachable needle, and
• (iv) a locking ring engagement member, wherein the locking ring engagement member is movable relative to the locking ring.

A biopsy device, wherein the biopsy device comprises:

• (a) a detachable needle, wherein the detachable needle comprises a connecting member configured to selectively engage a biopsy probe, wherein the connecting member defines a recess;
• and
• (b) a biopsy probe, wherein the biopsy probe comprises:
• (i) a body having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the body comprises a pivot pin proximal to the distal end of the body,
• (ii) a cutter comprising a hollow tube having a sharp distal end operable to sever tissue, wherein the cutter is operable to translate longitudinally relative to the body, and
• (iii) a locking member, wherein the locking member comprises a protrusion configured to selectively engage the recess to secure the biopsy probe relative to the detachable needle, wherein the locking member is selectively movable toward or away from the recess, wherein the protrusion is biased toward the recess.