Device for needle biopsy with integrated needle protection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8968210
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12607636

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A device for needle biopsy is presented. The device includes a handle member having proximal and distal portions. A proximal handle member is disposed to the proximal portion of the handle member and a distal handle member is disposed to the distal portion of the handle member. A sheath lumen is disposed within the handle member and extends from the distal portion of the handle member. A needle housing member is partially disposed to the proximal portion of the handle member and a needle is disposed within the sheath lumen. A plurality of protrusions is disposed upon the needle. A needle protection member is partially disposed to the distal portion of the needle housing member. The needle protection member includes a needle protection hub and a needle protection shaft.

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  • COVIDIEN LLP;COVIDIEN LP

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
McWeeney, John Brighton, US 21 531
Mugan, John Galway, IE 14 359
Murphy, Brian Knocknacarra, IE 194 5864

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