Patent ID: 6071248
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An apparatus for performing a medical procedures, comprising:an elongated shaft having a central lumen extending longitudinally therethrough, said shaft having a proximal and a distal end and forming a storage chamber for the storage of biopsy specimens, said shaft having proximally accessed side lumens to act as a suction means and draw biopsy specimens into the storage chamber in order of acquisition;an actuator positioned within said central lumen and having a proximal end and a distal end;a spring jaw having two jaw members with a cutting tool disposed thereon, said spring jaw being connected to the distal end of the actuator for cutting and collecting biopsy specimens, said spring jaw being remotely deployable by extending and retracting the shaft; anda cap positionable over each end of the shaft, said caps closing said shaft for storage and processing of biopsy specimens collected by the biopsy means.