Patent ID: 6139508
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A tissue collection device, comprising:an elongate body, having a proximal end, a closed distal end, and an open inner lumen;a control on the proximal end of the body;a cutting tip on the distal end of the body, the cutting tip comprising a slit extending in a proximal direction from the closed distal end, the slit dividing the cutting tip into first and second opposing jaws integrally formed with the elongate body, the jaws being adapted to move between an open and a closed configuration;the jaws having an outside diameter delimiting an interior space when the jaws are in the closed configuration, the space being in communication with the open inner lumen; andat least one distally extending sample guide prong in the cutting tip, the at least one guide prong being contained within the outside diameter when the jaws are in the closed configuration.