Patent ID: 8366635

Claim:
A biopsy device, wherein the biopsy device comprises: (a) a detachable needle, wherein the detachable needle comprises a connecting member configured to selectively engage a biopsy probe; and (b) a biopsy probe, wherein the biopsy probe comprises: (i) a body having a distal end, a proximal end, and an exterior surface, wherein the body comprises a pivot pin proximal to the distal end of the body, (ii) a cutter comprising a hollow tube having a sharp distal end operable to sever tissue, wherein the cutter is operable to translate longitudinally relative to the body, and (iii) a locking member disposed on the exterior surface of the body, wherein the locking member comprises a port, wherein the port is located along a lateral portion of the locking member, wherein the port is configured to receive the pivot pin of the body such that the locking member is pivotable about an axis defined by the pivot pin, wherein the locking member is configured to engage the connecting member of the detachable needle.