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Patent Inventor Names
Charles L. Truwit0
Randal Nelson0
Date of Patent
February 26, 2008
0Patent Application Number
108941000
Date Filed
July 19, 2004
0Patent Primary Examiner
Patent abstract
There is described method and apparatus for taking a biopsy wherein the apparatus is formed of a biocompatible cylindrical member with an outer wall and a hollow core, the cylindrical member having a longitudinal axis. An opening in the outer wall of the member is provided and a cutting device cuts tissue entering the opening as it travels along the opening. Cut tissue is treated with a coagulating agent or member so that the coagulation occurs concurrently or just after the tissue is cut wherein the coagulation occurs at a trailing edge of the opening as it travels.
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