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Breast biopsy system and methods
Assignee: SenoRx Inc
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Filing: 2001-10-11
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Granted: 2004-03-02
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Expires: 2021-10-11
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and method are provided for precisely isolating a target lesion in a patient's body tissue, resulting in a high likelihood of“clean” margins about the lesion when it is removed for diagnosis and/or therapy. This approach advantageously will often result in the ability to both diagnose and treat a malignant lesion with only a single percutaneous procedure, with no follow-up percutaneous or surgical procedure required, while minimizing the risk of migration of possibly cancerous cells from the lesion to surrounding tissue or the bloodstream. In particular, the apparatus comprises a biopsy instrument having a distal end adapted for entry into the patient's body, a longitudinal shaft, and a cutting element disposed along the shaft. The cutting element is actuatable between a radially retracted position and a radially extended position. Advantageously, the instrument is rotatable about its axis in the radially extended position to isolate a desired tissue specimen from surrounding tissue by defining a peripheral margin about the tissue specimen. Once the tissue specimen is isolated, it may be segmented by further manipulation of the cutting element, after which the tissue segments are preferably individually removed from the patient's body through a cannula or the like. Alternatively, the specimen may be encapsulated and removed as an intact piece.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred H. Burbank
- 👤 Michael L. Jones
- 👤 Paul Lubock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/0233; A61B10/0266; A61B17/00; A61B17/00491; A61B17/32; A61B17/3205; A61B17/32056; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B90/00; A61B90/10; A61B90/14; A61B90/17; A61B17/3207; A61B17/320725; A61B17/34; A61B17/3417; A61B18/1487; A61B18/1492; A61B2017/348; A61B2017/3482; A61B2017/3484; A61B2017/3488; A61B2018/00053; A61B2018/00184; A61B2018/00202; A61B2018/00208; A61B2018/00214; A61B2018/00267; A61B2018/00315; A61B2018/00333; A61B2018/00636; A61B2018/00898; A61B2018/0091; A61B2018/00916; A61B18/1206; A61B2018/1246; A61B2018/1253; A61B2018/126; A61B2018/1405; A61B2018/1407; A61B2018/1475; A61B18/16; A61B2018/162; A61B90/39; A61B2090/3904; A61B2090/3908; A61B90/36; A61B90/37
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A system for isolating body tissue, comprising: an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis and a distal end; an electrosurgical tissue cutting element having a curvilinear cutting surface secured to the distal end of the shaft; a proximal tissue cutting element which is disposed on the elongate shaft proximal of the distal tissue cutting element which is radially extendable from a radially retracted position to a radially extended position, relative to the longitudinal axis, having an arcuate shape and which is rotatable independent of the tissue cutting element secured to the distal end in said radially extended position and arcuate shape to isolate a desired tissue specimen from surrounding tissue by defining a peripheral margin about said tissue specimen; and a source of radiofrequency energy.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
125 words
A system for isolating body tissue, comprising: an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis and a distal end; an electrosurgical tissue cutting element having a curvilinear cutting surface secured to the distal end of the shaft; a proximal tissue cutting element which is disposed on the elongate shaft proximal of the distal tissue cutting element which is radially extendable from a radially retracted position to a radially extended position, relative to the longitudinal axis, having an arcuate shape and which is rotatable independent of the tissue cutting element secured to the distal end in said radially extended position and arcuate shape to isolate a desired tissue specimen from surrounding tissue by defining a peripheral margin about said tissue specimen; and a source of radiofrequency energy.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The system for isolating body tissue, as recited in claim 1 , wherein the proximal tissue cutting element is rotatable about the longitudinal axis while in the radially extended position to isolate said desired tissue specimen.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system for isolating body tissue as recited in claim 1 , wherein the proximal tissue cutting element can be actuated to cut tissue independent of the distal tissue cutting element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system for isolating body tissue as recited in claim 1 wherein the electrosurgical distal tissue cutting element comprises a monopolar electrode.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The system for isolating body tissue as recited in claim 1 , and further comprising a sheath which is axially movable between distal and proximal positions for selectively covering and uncovering the proximal tissue cutting element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The system for isolating body tissue as recited in claim 5 , and further comprising a proximal driver unit for controlling radial expansion and retraction of the proximal tissue cutting element and rotation of the proximal tissue cutting element about the longitudinal axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system for isolating body tissue as recited in claim 6 , wherein the proximal driver unit further controls axial movement of said shaft and axial movement of said sheath.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system for isolating body tissue as recited in claim 1 , wherein the proximal tissue cutting element comprises an electrosurgical cutting element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system for isolating body tissue as recited in claim 8 , wherein the electrosurgical proximal tissue cutting element comprises a monopolar electrode.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system for isolating body tissue as recited in claim 8 , wherein the electrosurgical proximal tissue cutting element comprises a bipolar electrode.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system for isolating body tissue as recited in claim 6 , wherein the electrosurgical proximal tissue cutting element is configured to be manipulated to segment said tissue specimen after it has been isolated from the surrounding tissue.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
The system for isolating body tissue as recited in claim 11 , wherein the electrosurgical proximal tissue cutting element is configured to segment the tissue specimen as it is being retracted from said radially extended position to said radially retracted position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
67 words
The system for isolating body tissue as recited in claim 12 , wherein said radially extended position comprises a first radially extended position, and said electrosurgical proximal tissue cutting element is further actuatable to a plurality of additional radially extended positions, said electrosurgical proximal tissue cutting element being rotatable about the longitudinal axis in each of said radially extended positions to selectively peripherally segment said tissue specimen.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
The system for isolating body tissue as recited in claim 11 , and further comprising a cannula having a lumen for providing a passageway into the patient's body, the segments of said tissue specimen being removable from the patient's body through said cannula.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
126 words
A system for isolating body tissue, comprising: an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis and a distal end; a distal tissue cutting element having a linear cutting surface disposed on the distal end of the shaft; an electrosurgical proximal tissue cutting element which is disposed on the elongate shaft proximal of the distal tissue cutting element, which is radially extendable from a radially retracted position to a radially extended position, relative to the longitudinal axis, having an arcuate shape and which is rotatable independent of the tissue cutting element secured to the distal end in said radially extended position and arcuate shape to isolate a desired tissue specimen from surrounding tissue by defining a peripheral margin about said tissue specimen; and a source of radiofrequency energy.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
126 words
A system for isolating body tissue, comprising: an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis and a distal end; a distal tissue cutting element having a linear cutting surface disposed on the distal end of the shaft; an electrosurgical proximal tissue cutting element which is disposed on the elongate shaft proximal of the distal tissue cutting element, which is radially extendable from a radially retracted position to a radially extended position, relative to the longitudinal axis, having an arcuate shape and which is rotatable independent of the tissue cutting element secured to the distal end in said radially extended position and arcuate shape to isolate a desired tissue specimen from surrounding tissue by defining a peripheral margin about said tissue specimen; and a source of radiofrequency energy.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
32 words
The system for isolating body tissue as recited in claim 15 , wherein the electrosurgical proximal tissue cutting element can be actuated to cut tissue independent of the distal tissue cutting element.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system for isolating body tissue as recited in claim 15 , wherein the electrosurgical proximal tissue cutting element comprises a monopolar electrode.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system for isolating body tissue as recited in claim 15 , wherein the electrosurgical proximal tissue cutting element comprises a bipolar electrode.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
125 words
An instrument for encapsulating body tissue, comprising: an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis and a distal end; an electrosurgical tissue cutting element having a curvilinear cutting surface secured to the distal end of the shaft; a proximal tissue cutting element which is disposed on the elongate shaft proximal of the distal tissue cutting element, which is radially extendable from a radially retracted position to a radially extended position, relative to the longitudinal axis, having an arcuate shape and which is rotatable independent of the tissue cutting element secured to the distal end in said radially extended position and arcuate shape to isolate a desired tissue specimen from surrounding tissue by defining a peripheral margin about said tissue specimen; and at least one encapsulation element.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
125 words
An instrument for encapsulating body tissue, comprising: an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis and a distal end; an electrosurgical tissue cutting element having a curvilinear cutting surface secured to the distal end of the shaft; a proximal tissue cutting element which is disposed on the elongate shaft proximal of the distal tissue cutting element, which is radially extendable from a radially retracted position to a radially extended position, relative to the longitudinal axis, having an arcuate shape and which is rotatable independent of the tissue cutting element secured to the distal end in said radially extended position and arcuate shape to isolate a desired tissue specimen from surrounding tissue by defining a peripheral margin about said tissue specimen; and at least one encapsulation element.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
The instrument of claim 19 , wherein the encapsulation element is radially extendable from a radially retracted position to a radially extended position.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
126 words
An instrument for encapsulating body tissue, comprising: an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis and a distal end; a distal tissue cutting element having a linear cutting surface disposed on the distal end of the shaft; an electrosurgical proximal tissue cutting element which is disposed on the elongate shaft proximal of the distal tissue cutting element, which is radially extendable from a radially retracted position to a radially extended position, relative to the longitudinal axis, having an arcuate shape and which is rotatable independent of the tissue cutting element secured to the distal end in said radially extended position and arcuate shape to isolate a desired tissue specimen from surrounding tissue by defining a peripheral margin about said tissue specimen; and a plurality of encapsulation elements.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
126 words
An instrument for encapsulating body tissue, comprising: an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis and a distal end; a distal tissue cutting element having a linear cutting surface disposed on the distal end of the shaft; an electrosurgical proximal tissue cutting element which is disposed on the elongate shaft proximal of the distal tissue cutting element, which is radially extendable from a radially retracted position to a radially extended position, relative to the longitudinal axis, having an arcuate shape and which is rotatable independent of the tissue cutting element secured to the distal end in said radially extended position and arcuate shape to isolate a desired tissue specimen from surrounding tissue by defining a peripheral margin about said tissue specimen; and a plurality of encapsulation elements.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
23 words
The instrument of claim 21 , wherein the encapsulation element is radially extendable from a radially retracted position to a radially extended position.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
142 words
A system for encapsulating body tissue, comprising: an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis and a distal end; an electrosurgical tissue cutting element having a curvilinear cutting surface secured to the distal end of the shaft; a proximal tissue cutting element which is disposed on the elongate shaft proximal of the distal tissue cutting element, which is radially extendable from a radially retracted position to a radially extended position, relative to the longitudinal axis, having an arcuate shape and which is rotatable independent of the tissue cutting element secured to the distal end in said radially extended position and arcuate shape to isolate a desired tissue specimen from surrounding tissue by defining a peripheral margin about said tissue specimen; at least one encapsulation element configured to extend about at least in part the isolated tissue specimen; and a source of radiofrequency energy.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
142 words
A system for encapsulating body tissue, comprising: an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis and a distal end; an electrosurgical tissue cutting element having a curvilinear cutting surface secured to the distal end of the shaft; a proximal tissue cutting element which is disposed on the elongate shaft proximal of the distal tissue cutting element, which is radially extendable from a radially retracted position to a radially extended position, relative to the longitudinal axis, having an arcuate shape and which is rotatable independent of the tissue cutting element secured to the distal end in said radially extended position and arcuate shape to isolate a desired tissue specimen from surrounding tissue by defining a peripheral margin about said tissue specimen; at least one encapsulation element configured to extend about at least in part the isolated tissue specimen; and a source of radiofrequency energy.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 23 , wherein the encapsulation element is radially extendable from a radially retracted position to a radially extended position.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
143 words
A system for encapsulating body tissue, comprising: an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis and a distal end; a distal tissue cutting element having a linear cutting surface disposed on the distal end of the shaft; an electrosurgical proximal tissue cutting element which is disposed on the elongate shaft proximal of the distal tissue cutting element, which is radially extendable from a radially retracted position to a radially extended position, relative to the longitudinal axis, having an arcuate shape and which is rotatable independent of the tissue cutting element secured to the distal end in said radially extended position and arcuate shape to isolate a desired tissue specimen from surrounding tissue by defining a peripheral margin about said tissue specimen; at least one encapsulation configured to extend over at least a portion of the isolated tissue specimen; and a source of radiofrequency energy.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
143 words
A system for encapsulating body tissue, comprising: an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis and a distal end; a distal tissue cutting element having a linear cutting surface disposed on the distal end of the shaft; an electrosurgical proximal tissue cutting element which is disposed on the elongate shaft proximal of the distal tissue cutting element, which is radially extendable from a radially retracted position to a radially extended position, relative to the longitudinal axis, having an arcuate shape and which is rotatable independent of the tissue cutting element secured to the distal end in said radially extended position and arcuate shape to isolate a desired tissue specimen from surrounding tissue by defining a peripheral margin about said tissue specimen; at least one encapsulation configured to extend over at least a portion of the isolated tissue specimen; and a source of radiofrequency energy.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 25 , wherein the encapsulation element is radially extendable from a radially retracted position to a radially extended position.
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