Assembly for performing biopsies using a combination probe-guide

An assembly especially suitable for performing biopsies on living organs or tissue, comprising:

• a straight, open-ended hollow tubular member serving as a combination probe and guide, said tubular member including a front end section having a substantially flat exterior surface substantially parallel with and on one side of the longitudinal axis of the tubular member for palpating the surface of the organ or tissue being biopsied to detect irregularities, spaced finger-like segments on the opposite side of said axis from said flat surface and extending outwardly away from said flat surface substantially perpendicular thereto for holding said organ or tissue in an immobile position while a biopsy specimen is collected and an opening into said tubular member on said opposite side and between said finger-like segments for gaining access through said tubular member to the organ or tissue held between said segments;
• handle means connected with said tubular member for holding the latter during performance of said biopsy;
• and means including a needle which is positionable through said tubular member for collecting said specimen.