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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 10, 2002
Filed:
Jan. 11, 2001
Bryan T. Burney, Fishers, IN (US);
David L. Schroeder, Franklin, IN (US);
Michael E. Miller, Trafalgar, IN (US);
EMX, Inc., Franklin, IN (US);
Abstract
A guide ( ) is provided for biopsy and microtherapy which includes an introducer cannula ( ) defining a lumen ( ) sized to receive a diagnostic or therapeutic item therethrough and a lateral opening ( ) in communication with the lumen ( ) adjacent the first end ( ) of the cannula ( ). The invention also includes a solid tip ( ) having an anatomically distal end ( ) secured to the first end ( ) of the cannula ( ) and a proximal end ( ) configured to pierce tissue. A ramp ( ) is disposed within the cannula ( ) at an end ( ) of the lateral opening ( ) adjacent the first end ( ) of the cannula ( ). The ramp ( ) is inclined toward the lateral opening ( ), whereby the item will be deflected through the lateral opening ( ) as it advances within the lumen ( ) and exits the cannula ( ). In some embodiments, the item is a biopsy needle, ablation means or a radiopharmaceutical seed. The invention also includes methods of obtaining a biopsy sample and methods for treating lesions.