Articulated medical device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6139508
SERIAL NO

09248361

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An articulated medical device as disclosed, incorporated in one embodiment into a biopsy device. The biopsy embodiment comprises an elongated actuator shaft which is slidable within an outer sleeve. A jaw portion coupled to the actuator shaft and the outer sleeve opens when the shaft is moved in a first direction relative to the sleeve and closes when the shaft is moved in a second direction relative to the sleeve.

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  • MEDTRONIC, INC.;ENDONETICS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kilcoyne, John San Diego, CA 4 702
Matsuura, David G Escondido, CA 125 7581
Simpson, Philip J Escondido, CA 82 5516

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