A device for taking tissue samples

Abstract

Abstract A device for tissue sampling by means of so-called puncture, i.e. by piercing of the skin from the outside by means of a needle unit, which is inserted to the sampling place at which a tissue sample is taken, which sampling can take place under surveillance by ultrasonic equipment, the needle unit consisting of an independently actuable hollow outer needle (2) and an independently actuable inner needle having a reduced portion close to its point for accommodating tissue samples after the tissue sampling has been performed. The device (1) consists of a unit in which the needle unit can be placed, a driving means for propelling the inner needle, a driving means for propelling the outer needle (2), and triggering means (12) for said driving means. The device comprises a casing or a box, in which the needle unit can be placed, a cover which can be opened and closed, as well as bottom piece.

Inventors

• 👤 Ab Radiplast

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