Patent ID: 8864682
Filing Date: 2014-10-21
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A biopsy device, wherein the biopsy device comprises: (a) a needle, wherein the needle comprises: (b) a handpiece, wherein the needle extends distally from the handpiece, wherein the handpiece defines a housing; (c) a vacuum pump, wherein the vacuum pump is positioned within the housing of the handpiece; (d) a cutter, wherein the cutter is rotatable and translatable within the first lumen of the needle to sever tissue protruding through the transverse tissue receiving aperture, wherein the cutter defines a cutter lumen, wherein the vacuum pump is operable to draw severed tissue samples proximally through the cutter lumen; and (e) a motor positioned within the housing of the handpiece, wherein the motor is operable to drive the cutter.