Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

Jared Bruton

Larry L Howell

Spencer P Magleby

Brian D Jensen

Clayton Grames

Jason Dearden

Amelia Mariah Parkinson

Trent Zimmerman

The embodiments described herein can be used in a variety of sample retrieval, grasping, cutting, and manipulating operations. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes an elongated member and a retention member movably coupled to the elongated member. The elongated member includes a cutting portion configured to cut a target sample when moved, and defines an internal volume within which at least a portion of the target sample can be received. The retention member includes an engagement portion configured to move between a first position and a second position when the retention member is actuated. The engagement portion is configured to extend within the internal volume to exert a force on the target sample within the internal volume when the engagement portion is in the second position.

Sample retrieval tool with compliant retention member

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Provo, UT, United States of America

Jared Bruton