Multiple sample biopsy device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6149607
SERIAL NO

09128882

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A biopsy device for acquiring more than one tissue sample comprises an elongated, flexible actuator shaft which is slidable within an outer sleeve. A jaw portion is coupled to the actuator shaft and the outer sleeve in such a manner as to open when the shaft is moved in a first direction relative to the sleeve and close when the shaft is moved in a second direction relative to the sleeve.

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  • MEDTRONIC, INC.;AKOS BIOMEDICAL, 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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