Ultrasound biopsy needle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6018676
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09080608

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An echogenic medical needle is disclosed which comprises a tubular cannula body, a stylet received within the cannula body, and an echogenicity enhancement within the cannula for improved ultrasound imaging. Preferably, the echogenicity enhancement is on the stylet and comprises a series of annular grooves about the stylet.

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  • MEDTRONIC, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Davis, Richard E Grand Rapids, MI 39 1711
McLellan, Garey L Henderson, NV 4 449

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