Patent ID: 8109885
Filing Date: 2012-02-07
Classification: A61B,A61M,G01N

Abstract:
1. A biopsy device for taking tissue samples, comprising: a housing containing an electric power source and a tension slide, wherein the tension slide is configured to be moved to a cocked position against the action of a first spring, the tension slide configured to be locked in the cocked position by a releasable locking mechanism; a removable element configured for insertion into the housing to couple the electric power source to the tension slide, comprising: a control panel attached to the housing, the control panel having a first control device configured to control the electric power source to position the tension slide in the cocked position, and the control panel having a second control device configured to release the releasable locking mechanism when the tension slide is in the cocked position such that the tension slide is moved by the first spring away from the cocked position.