Patent ID: 8503602
Filing Date: 2013-08-06
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus adapted to be used for rapid stereotactic breast biopsy specimen analysis, said apparatus comprising: (a) an x-ray source; (b) a breast biopsy specimen cassette adapted to retain a breast biopsy specimen; and (c) a digital imaging receptor having a first side adapted to face said x-ray source and means for retention of said biopsy specimen cassette, said digital imaging receptor adapted to be positioned between a stored position and an imaging position; wherein said breast biopsy specimen cassette is adapted to be positioned between said x-ray source and said first side of said digital imaging receptor to permit x-ray images of said breast biopsy specimen to be formed upon said digital imaging receptor when subjected to x-ray illumination by said x-ray source, thereby facilitating rapid stereotactic breast biopsy analysis.