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Patent US8038627 - Biopsy device with translating valve mechanism - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inPatentsA biopsy device comprises a cannula having a transverse tissue receiving aperture and a cutter that is movable relative to the cannula to sever tissue protruding through the aperture. A first valve assembly comprises a first valve body and a first actuator. The first valve body has a first port, a second...http://www.google.com/patents/US8038627?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8038627 - Biopsy device with translating valve mechanismAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS8038627 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 12/685,721Publication dateOct 18, 2011Filing dateJan 12, 2010Priority dateAug 5, 2005Fee statusPaidAlso published asCA2576477A1, CA2576477C, CN101011270A, CN101011270B, CN101912280A, CN101912280B, EP1815798A2, EP1815798A3, EP1815798B1, EP2319418A2, EP2319418A3, US7662109, US20070179401, US20100113971Publication number12685721, 685721, US 8038627 B2, US 8038627B2, US-B2-8038627, US8038627 B2, US8038627B2InventorsJohn A. HibnerOriginal AssigneeDevicor Medical Products, Inc.Export CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (85), Non-Patent Citations (17), Referenced by (16), Classifications (10), Legal Events (4) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetBiopsy device with translating valve mechanism
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