Patent ID: 8852121
Filing Date: 2014-10-07
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A biopsy device, comprising: a reusable holster portion; a probe portion removably coupled to the holster portion, wherein the probe portion comprises a needle extending distally from the probe portion, wherein the needle is configured to rotate relative to the probe portion, wherein the needle comprises: a straining feature positioned within the probe portion, wherein the straining feature is operable to permit fluid to pass through the straining feature, wherein the straining feature is operable to prevent a tissue sample from passing through the straining feature; a firing assembly detachably coupled with the probe portion; and a vacuum source, wherein the vacuum source is operable to communicate vacuum to the second lumen, wherein the vacuum source is further operable to communicate vacuum to the first lumen and to the lateral tissue receiving feature through the plurality of openings between the first and second lumens.