Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Devices, systems, and methods for navigating a biopsy tool to a target location and obtaining a tissue sample using the same
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Application No.: US15972161Application Date: 2018-05-06
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Publication No.: US11160539B2Publication Date: 2021-11-02
- Inventor: David M. Costello , Thomas P. Crowley , Thomas D. Magnuson
- Applicant: Covidien LP
- Applicant Address: US MA Mansfield
- Assignee: Covidien LP
- Current Assignee: Covidien LP
- Current Assignee Address: US MA Mansfield
- Agency: Weber Rosselli & Cannon LLP
- Main IPC: A61B5/00
- IPC: A61B5/00 ; A61B10/02 ; A61B10/04 ; A61B34/20

Abstract:
A biopsy tool includes an elongated flexible body, a sensor assembly, and a screw member. The sensor assembly is disposed within the elongated flexible body towards the distal end thereof. The sensor assembly includes a location sensor(s) configured to enable detection of a location of the sensor assembly. The screw member is coupled to the distal end of elongated flexible body, extends distally from the elongated flexible body, and is positioned distally of the sensor assembly. The screw member defines a helical configuration having a hollow interior and is configured for simultaneous rotation relative to tissue and advancement into tissue to obtain a tissue sample.
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