Patent ID: 8167815
Filing Date: 2012-05-01
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A biopsy probe for use with a detachable needle, wherein the biopsy probe comprises: (a) a body comprising a distal portion and proximal portion; (b) a cutter comprising: (c) a cutter positioning member, wherein the cutter positioning member is rotatable within the body; (d) a first engagement member engaged with the cutter positioning member, wherein the first engagement member is further engaged with the cutter, wherein the cutter positioning member is operable to translate the cutter along a first longitudinal range of motion via the first engagement member and rotate the cutter along a second longitudinal range of motion via the first engagement member; (e) a cutter actuation member, wherein the cutter actuation member is fixed within the body; and (f) a second engagement member engaged with the cutter, wherein the second engagement member is further selectively engageable with the cutter actuation member, wherein the cutter actuation member and the second engagement member comprise complementary threading.