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US 2011/0237975 A1Published application
Multiple biopsy device
AssigneeUnited States Endoscopy Group, Inc.
InventorsDean SECREST, Keith Ranball JOHN
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Abstract
A biopsy device includes a first jaw and a second jaw pivotally connected to the first jaw through a pivot. The second jaw has a lever arm extending rearward from the pivot when the second jaw is closed. A wire having an end is connected to the lever arm of the second jaw. A suction tube is disposed between the first and second jaw.
Claims20
A biopsy assembly comprising:
- a biopsy forceps device having at least one movable jaw, wherein the movable jaw is pivotally connected to a stationary jaw by a pivot;
- a connector;
- an actuation handle;
- a catheter extending from the biopsy forceps device and through the connector;
- a wire extending from the actuation handle, through the connector and into the catheter, to move the movable jaw;
- and
- a suction device operatively connected to the catheter.
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A biopsy device configured to be used with an endoscope, the biopsy device comprising:
- a biopsy forceps device having a first jaw and a second jaw;
- a pivot connecting the first jaw to the second jaw;
- a catheter extending from the biopsy forceps device;
- and
- a suction tube disposed between the first jaw and the second jaw, the suction tube having an end positioned forward and at least partially between the pivot.
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A biopsy device comprising:
- a first jaw;
- a second jaw pivotally connected to the first jaw through a pivot, the second jaw having a lever arm extending rearward from the pivot when the second jaw is closed;
- a wire having an end connected to the lever arm of the second jaw;
- and
- a suction tube disposed between the first and second jaw.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.