Patent ID: 8342851

Claim:
A tissue model kit for use in testing biopsy devices forces, the tissue model kit comprising: a tissue model, comprising: a fibrous matrix; and a binder, wherein the tissue model does not comprise silicone; and a force testing apparatus, comprising: a cylindrical sidewall, a first plate, wherein the first plate comprises a first, solid portion and a second portion, wherein the second portion comprises an annular wall defining an aperture, wherein the aperture is disposed within a perimeter of the first, solid portion and off-center from a center of the first plate, and wherein the aperture is configured to receive a biopsy needle; a second plate comprising a solid portion, wherein the second plate is disposed below the first plate and spaced from the first plate via the cylindrical sidewall, and wherein the tissue model is configured to be compressed between the first plate and the second plate.