Patent ID: 8282572

Claim:
A tissue removal device, comprising: a tubular body defining a central longitudinal axis having a distal end, a proximal end, and defining a lumen at least partially therethrough, the tubular body including discrete first and second longitudinal portions extending in parallel relation to the central longitudinal axis such that the first and second portions are radially separated, the first and second portions being configured and dimensioned for releasable connection such that the first portion and the second portion are completely detachable, wherein one of the first and second portions of the tubular body includes graspers coupled thereto configured and dimensioned to engage tissue; a bag support structure configured and dimensioned for positioning within the tubular body; and a bag operatively coupled to the bag support structure and including a first end portion defining an open end, a mid-portion, and a second end portion opposite the first end portion, wherein the bag support structure is movable between a first configuration, wherein the bag support structure is configured and dimensioned for positioning within the tubular body, and a second configuration, wherein the bag support structure is configured and dimensioned to open the bag, the bag support structure further including a first member disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion for at least partially closing the bag.