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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 31, 2005
Filed:
Jan. 24, 2003
Applicants:
James Kermode, Los Altos, CA (US);
Richard L. Mueller, Jr., Jackson, WY (US);
Inventors:
James Kermode, Los Altos, CA (US);
Richard L. Mueller, Jr., Jackson, WY (US);
Assignee:
Acueity, Inc., Palo Alto, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B010/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A biopsy device suitable for collecting cells from a mammary duct is provided. The device is suitable for conducting brushing biopsy and tissue excision procedures. The device comprises a sheath that is rotatable about a longitudinal axis. The device further comprises an endoscope disposed within and extending through the sheath. An adjustment mechanism is also operatively connected to the endoscope to longitudinally extend and retract the endoscope within the sheath.