Biopsy device with removable handle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6554778
SERIAL NO

09770987

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A biopsy device includes an outer cannula, an inner rod, a sheath operably associated with the outer cannula, a handle assembly removably attachable to the sheath, and a release member for releasably attaching the handle assembly to the sheath. In one embodiment, a locking element associated with the sheath comprises a pair of notches located on either side of the sheath, and a locking element associated with the handle assembly comprises a pair of slots in communication with an opening within the handle assembly. The release member comprises a rotatable collar located in a channel on the handle assembly. When the release member is rotated from a first position to a second position, a portion thereof protrudes through the slots into the notches on the sheath, thereby locking the sheath in place.

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ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES INC7800 DALLAS PARKWAY SUITE 200 PLANO TX 75024

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Fleming, III James A Buffalo Grove, IL 7 510

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