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Biopsy surgical appliance
Assignee: Merit Medical Systems Inc
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Filing: 1998-03-20
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Granted: 2000-09-19
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Expires: 2018-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A biopsy surgical appliance comprises a biopsy needle having a stylet (21) and a cannula (31), disposed coaxially along an axis (Y) and activated by a mechanical device with two slides (20, 30) which can slide longitudinally inside a shell (10, 50). The first slide (20) of the two slides (20, 30) has a "U" shape with tines (22a, 22b) oriented longitudinally and is moved longitudinally in a first operative environment, in which the central section (22c) of the "U" shape supports one component (21) of two components (21, 31) which constitute the biopsy needle (21, 31). The second slide (30) of the two slides (20, 30) has a head (32) which extends towards and beyond the axis (Y) without interfering with the first operative environment and is inserted freely between the tines (22a, 22b) of the first slide (20), and in which the head (32) supports the other component (31) of the two components (21, 31) which constitute the biopsy needs.
Inventors
- 👤 Alberto Bauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/0233; A61B10/0266; A61B10/0275; A61B2010/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
An automated surgical appliance for collecting a sample, the surgical appliance comprising: a shell; a projection moveably disposed in the shell; a biopsy needle disposed in the shell, the biopsy needle having a stylet and a cannula, both the stylet and the cannula adapted for insertion into a collection area for collecting the sample, the cannula operatively associated with the projection; and a pawl connected to the projection; wherein the cannula may be moved by movement of the pawl to expose the stylet and any sample contained therein, further wherein the cannula may be moved by movement of the pawl to cover the stylet and any sample contained therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
An automated surgical appliance for collecting a sample, the surgical appliance comprising: a shell; a projection moveably disposed in the shell; a biopsy needle disposed in the shell, the biopsy needle having a stylet and a cannula, both the stylet and the cannula adapted for insertion into a collection area for collecting the sample, the cannula operatively associated with the projection; and a pawl connected to the projection; wherein the cannula may be moved by movement of the pawl to expose the stylet and any sample contained therein, further wherein the cannula may be moved by movement of the pawl to cover the stylet and any sample contained therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The biopsy surgical appliance of claim 1, further comprising: a slide connected to the cannula with the projection connected to the slide such that the projection projects outside the shell, the projection connected to the pawl, wherein movement of the pawl produces movement of the slide and thereby the movement of the cannula.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
99 words
The biopsy surgical appliance of claim 1, further comprising: a first slide connected to the cannula; a second slide connected to the stylet; a first coupling/release mechanism operatively associated with the first slide; a second coupling/release mechanism operatively associated with the second slide; and a control mechanism operatively associated with the first coupling/release mechanism wherein the control mechanism releases the first slide from an armed position resulting in a movement of the first slide in the shell such that the movement of the first slide actuates the second coupling/release mechanism thereby releasing the second slide from an armed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The biopsy surgical appliance of claim 3, wherein the first coupling/release mechanism comprises a flexible tab operatively associated with a plurality of coupling teeth.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
93 words
The biopsy surgical appliance of claim 3, wherein the second coupling/release mechanism comprises: a plurality of flexible tabs disposed in the shell; a plurality of coupling teeth, such that a coupling tooth is disposed on each of the flexible tabs; and a plurality of fins disposed on the second slide such that a fin may engage a coupling tooth when the stylet is placed into an armed position; wherein the flexible tab may flex to release the coupling tooth from engagement with the fin and thereby release the stylet from an armed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
87 words
An automated surgical appliance for collecting samples, the surgical appliance comprising: a shell; a biopsy needle disposed in the shell, the biopsy needle having a stylet and a cannula, both the stylet and the cannula adapted for insertion into a collection area for collecting a sample; an activator including a first branch operatively associated with the stylet, a second branch operatively associated with the shell, and a third branch operatively associated with the cannula, such that the activator may arm both the cannula and the stylet simultaneously.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
87 words
An automated surgical appliance for collecting samples, the surgical appliance comprising: a shell; a biopsy needle disposed in the shell, the biopsy needle having a stylet and a cannula, both the stylet and the cannula adapted for insertion into a collection area for collecting a sample; an activator including a first branch operatively associated with the stylet, a second branch operatively associated with the shell, and a third branch operatively associated with the cannula, such that the activator may arm both the cannula and the stylet simultaneously.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
The biopsy surgical appliance of claim 6, further comprising: a slide connected to the cannula; an extension connected to the slide such that the extension projects outside the shell, the extension connected to a pawl, wherein movement of the pawl produces movement of the slide and thereby movement of the cannula.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
99 words
The biopsy surgical appliance of claim 6, further comprising: a first slide connected to the cannula; a second slide connected to the stylet; a first coupling/release mechanism operatively associated with the first slide; a second coupling/release mechanism operatively associated with the second slide; and a control mechanism operatively associated with the first coupling/release mechanism wherein the control mechanism releases the first slide from an armed position resulting in a movement of the first slide in the shell such that the movement of the first slide actuates the second coupling/release mechanism thereby releasing the second slide from an armed position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The biopsy surgical appliance of claim 8, wherein the first coupling/release mechanism comprises a flexible tab operatively associated with a plurality of coupling teeth.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
93 words
The biopsy surgical appliance of claim 8, wherein the second coupling/release mechanism comprises: a plurality of flexible tabs disposed in the shell; a plurality of coupling teeth, such that a coupling tooth is disposed on each of the flexible tabs; and a plurality of fins disposed on the second slide such that a fin may engage a coupling tooth when the stylet is placed into an armed position; wherein the flexible tab may flex to release the coupling tooth from engagement with the fin and thereby release the stylet from an armed position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
117 words
An automated surgical appliance for collecting samples, the surgical appliance comprising: a shell; a biopsy needle disposed in the shell, the biopsy needle having a stylet and a cannula, both the stylet and the cannula adapted for insertion into a collection area for collecting a sample; a first slide connected to the cannula; a second slide connected to the stylet; an activator slidably disposed in the shell, the activator including a first branch connected to the second slide, a second branch operatively associated with the shell, and a third branch connected to the first slide, such that when the activator is moved in the shell the first slide may move coaxially with respect to the second slide.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
117 words
An automated surgical appliance for collecting samples, the surgical appliance comprising: a shell; a biopsy needle disposed in the shell, the biopsy needle having a stylet and a cannula, both the stylet and the cannula adapted for insertion into a collection area for collecting a sample; a first slide connected to the cannula; a second slide connected to the stylet; an activator slidably disposed in the shell, the activator including a first branch connected to the second slide, a second branch operatively associated with the shell, and a third branch connected to the first slide, such that when the activator is moved in the shell the first slide may move coaxially with respect to the second slide.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
85 words
The automated surgical appliance of claim 11, further comprising: a first coupling/release mechanism operatively associated with the first slide; a second coupling/release mechanism operatively associated with the second slide; and a control mechanism operatively associated with the first coupling/release mechanism wherein the control mechanism releases the first slide from an armed position resulting in a movement of the first slide in the shell such that the movement of the first slide actuates the second coupling/release mechanism thereby releasing the second slide from an armed position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
The biopsy surgical appliance of claim 12, wherein the first coupling/release mechanism comprises a flexible tab operatively associated with a plurality of coupling teeth.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
93 words
The biopsy surgical appliance of claim 12, wherein the second coupling/release mechanism comprises: a plurality of flexible tabs disposed in the shell; a plurality of coupling teeth, such that a coupling tooth is disposed on each of the flexible tabs; and a plurality of fins disposed on the second slide such that a fin may engage a coupling tooth when the stylet is placed into an armed position; wherein the flexible tab may flex to release the coupling tooth from engagement with the fin and thereby release the stylet from an armed position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
168 words
An automated surgical appliance for collecting samples, the surgical appliance comprising: a shell; a biopsy needle disposed in the shell, the biopsy needle having a stylet and a cannula, both the stylet and the cannula adapted for insertion into a collection area for collecting a sample; a first slide connected to the cannula; a second slide connected to the stylet; an activator including a first branch connected to the second slide, a second branch operatively associated with the shell, and a third branch connected to the first slide; a first resilient member and a second resilient member disposed in the shell and operatively associated with the first slide such that the first resilient member and the second resilient member are held in compression when the cannula is placed in an armed position; and a third resilient member disposed on the third branch and operatively associated with the second slide such that the third resilient member is held in compression when the stylet is placed in an armed position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
168 words
An automated surgical appliance for collecting samples, the surgical appliance comprising: a shell; a biopsy needle disposed in the shell, the biopsy needle having a stylet and a cannula, both the stylet and the cannula adapted for insertion into a collection area for collecting a sample; a first slide connected to the cannula; a second slide connected to the stylet; an activator including a first branch connected to the second slide, a second branch operatively associated with the shell, and a third branch connected to the first slide; a first resilient member and a second resilient member disposed in the shell and operatively associated with the first slide such that the first resilient member and the second resilient member are held in compression when the cannula is placed in an armed position; and a third resilient member disposed on the third branch and operatively associated with the second slide such that the third resilient member is held in compression when the stylet is placed in an armed position.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The automated surgical appliance of claim 15, wherein the first slide and the second slide may move coaxially within the shell.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The automated surgical appliance of claim 15, wherein the first resilient member is a spring.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The automated surgical appliance of claim 15, wherein the second resilient member is a spring.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
The automated surgical appliance of claim 15, wherein the third resilient member is a spring.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
85 words
The automated surgical appliance of claim 15, further comprising: a first coupling/release mechanism operatively associated with the first slide; a second coupling/release mechanism operatively associated with the second slide; and a control mechanism operatively associated with the first coupling/release mechanism wherein the control mechanism releases the first slide from an armed position resulting in a movement of the first slide in the shell such that the movement of the first slide actuates the second coupling/release mechanism thereby releasing the second slide from an armed position.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
24 words
The biopsy surgical appliance of claim 20, wherein the first coupling/release mechanism comprises a flexible tab operatively associated with a plurality of coupling teeth.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
93 words
The biopsy surgical appliance of claim 20, wherein the second coupling/release mechanism comprises: a plurality of flexible tabs disposed in the shell; a plurality of coupling teeth, such that a coupling tooth is disposed on each of the flexible tabs; and a plurality of fins disposed on the second slide such that a fin may engage a coupling tooth when the stylet is placed into an armed position; wherein the flexible tab may flex to release the coupling tooth from engagement with the fin and thereby release the stylet from an armed position.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-09-19 | 2004-03-20 | 2004-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-09-19 | 2008-03-20 | 2008-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-09-19 | 2012-03-20 | 2012-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |