Patent ID: 8808198
Filing Date: 2014-08-19
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A biopsy device, comprising: (a) a probe assembly comprising an elongated cannula, the cannula comprising: (b) an obturator, wherein the obturator is removably insertable in the first lumen through the open proximal end, wherein the obturator is configured to substantially block the side aperture when the obturator is inserted in the first lumen; and (c) a handpiece, wherein the handpiece comprises: wherein a distal end of the handpiece is configured to be removably coupled with a proximal end of the probe assembly; wherein the handpiece is coupled to the proximal end of the probe assembly when the obturator is removed from the first lumen, wherein a distal end of the cutter is proximal to the proximal end of the probe assembly when the cutter is fully retracted within the body of the handpiece.