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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 1991
Filed:
Jan. 19, 1990
Applicant:
Inventor:
Morris Simon, Boston, MA (US);
Assignee:
Beth Israel Hospital Assoc., Inc., Boston, MA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
128754 ;
Abstract
A unique adjustable biopsy needle-guide device is provided which allows it to be inserted accurately at a selected anatomic site; to be secured in an engaged position; to be disengaged on-demand into a moveable form; and to be repositioned at will. The guide device comprises a cannula with multiple wires and sliding member elements as a preassembled unit which can be sterilized and conveniently stored until required for use by the physician. The needle-guide serves as a guide-post for the surgeon to remove small or deep seated lesions or for precise placement of biopsy needles at the target site.