Patent ID: 7981049
Filing Date: 2011-07-19
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A biopsy system, wherein the biopsy system comprises: (a) a biopsy device configured to obtain tissue samples from a patient, wherein the biopsy device comprises one or more lumens; (b) one or more fluid conduits, wherein a first one of the one or more fluid conduits is in fluid communication with at least one of the one or more lumens; (c) a vacuum control module, wherein the vacuum control module comprises a vacuum source and a port in fluid communication with the vacuum source, wherein the vacuum control module further comprises a compartment; and (d) a vacuum canister, wherein at least part of the vacuum canister is configured to engage with the vacuum control module in the compartment, wherein the vacuum canister comprises a port configured to couple with the port of the vacuum control module upon engagement of the vacuum canister, wherein the first one of the one or more fluid conduits is in fluid communication with the vacuum canister.