Systems and methods for performing tissue biopsy
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of Michigan
InventorsDian-Ru Li, Jeffrey Stephen Plott, Jeffrey Montgomery, Albert J. Shih
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for performing needle biopsies. In particular, provided herein is a biopsy device comprising an asymmetric stylet tip with multiple bevels and uses thereof.
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A biopsy device, comprising:
- a stylet comprising a cutting tip, wherein said cutting tip comprises at least two bevels and an initial cutting element, wherein at least two of said bevels are radially asymmetric, and wherein said bevels converge to form said initial cutting element.
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A stylet comprising a cutting tip, wherein said cutting tip comprises at least two bevels and an initial cutting element, wherein at least two of said bevels are radially asymmetric, and wherein said bevels converge to form said initial cutting element.
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