Patent ID: 6461310
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An endoscopic bioptome comprising:an outer member having a proximal end and a distal end; a control member having a proximal end and a distal end and extending through said channel; a hollow member coupled to the distal end of said outer member; a jaw assembly including resilient arms each having a distal end, the jaw assembly coupled to the distal end of said control member; an actuating member coupled to the proximal end of said outer member and said control member for axially displacing said outer member and said control member relative to one another and extending said hollow member around said resilient arms so that the distal end of said resilient arms engage; and a displacement limiting member disposed at a distal end of the bioptome for limiting displacement of said hollow member relative to said jaw assembly, said hollow member including said displacement limiting member.