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Biopsy products for the medical industry

A biopsy device includes a housing and at least one biopsy mechanism moveably connected to the housing. The biopsy mechanism can be provided on a biopsy arm. An actuator moves the biopsy arm and operates the biopsy mechanism . The biopsy arms with the biopsy mechanisms are preferably removable from the housing, such that the housing can be used again for subsequent biopsy procedures.

Biopsy devices are used to obtain tissue samples, usually for purposes of performing testing on these samples. In order to obtain a biopsy sample, the biopsy device must be inserted into the body to reach the tissue for which the biopsy is to be taken. The device must be positioned next to the tissue, the sample taken, and the device removed. Some biopsy protocols require multiple samples to be taken. In the case of a body canal, samples from different positions on the circumference of the canal are sometimes required for each axial position along the canal length. This can require multiple devices if sterility and sample integrity are to be maintained, or multiple procedures if more than one biopsy site is required to be sampled.

Biopsy devices mechanism

A biopsy device (as well as any disposable biopsy product) includes a housing and at least one biopsy mechanism connected to the housing. The biopsy mechanism can be provided on a biopsy arm that is connected to the housing. An actuator is provided for moving the biopsy arm and operating the biopsy mechanism.

This can comprise jaws adapted to engage and remove a biopsy sample. The actuator can contact a cam, the jaws, or other elements connected to the jaws, such that the movement of the actuator opens the jaws. The jaws can be biased to an open position.

The scope for device manufacturers

A method for biopsy and disposable biopsy includes the steps of providing a device with a housing and at least one biopsy mechanism connected to the housing:

1. Structure is provided for moving the biopsy mechanism and actuating the biopsy mechanism.
2. The biopsy mechanism can be provided on a biopsy arm that is connected to the housing.
3. The device is inserted adjacent to tissue and the actuator is manipulated in order to move the biopsy mechanism into position and to operate the biopsy mechanism to obtain a sample.

Although the invention has been described with reference to products with biopsy arms, the invention is not limited in this regard. The biopsy mechanisms can be provided on other structure or on the housing, so long as suitable structure is provided to cause the outward movement of the biopsy mechanisms upon actuation of the device.