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Surgery > Diagnostic Testing > Sampling Nonliquid Body Material (e.g., Bone, Muscle Tissue, Epithelial Cells, Etc.) Sampling Nonliquid Body Material (e.g., Bone, Muscle Tissue, Epithelial Cells, Etc.)Sampling Nonliquid Body Material (e.g., Bone, Muscle Tissue, Epithelial Cells, Etc.) patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.11/16/06 - 20060258953 - Biopsy systems Biopsy systems, as well as related methods and components, are disclosed. In some embodiments, a biopsy system can include a biopsy gun and a spacer. The biopsy gun can include a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and a biopsy needle having a proximal end and a ... 11/02/06 - 20060247552 - Bone marrow harvesting set and bone marrow harvesting needle The bone marrow harvesting set according to the invention includes: a centrifuge container used for harvesting bone marrow; a cap with a collection inlet; and a collection tube with connectors attached to both ends thereof, the set being constructed in such a manner as to put the cap on the ... 10/26/06 - 20060241515 - Single-hand operated syringe-like device that provides electronic chain of custody when securing a sample for analysis A syringe-like device (hereinafter “syringe”) that is operable by a single hand, wherein the syringe includes a plunger for ejecting and then retracting a fiber or filament used for the collection of solids, solids in suspensions and liquids, wherein the syringe includes a microchip embedded in the syringe housing, and ... 10/19/06 - 20060235333 - Electronically activated capture device A novel capture device apparatus comprising: (a) a capture device portion, at least a part of which is adaptable for insertion into a patient and (b) a control unit. The capture device portion comprises one or more apertures and one or more electroactive polymer actuators that open and close the ... 09/28/06 - 20060217634 - Device for collecting skin permeable gas and apparatus for measuring skin permeable gas An apparatus for measuring skin permeable gas, which can be used to obtain clinical information by noninvasive and bloodless operations and are useful for in-home medical care and health management. The device for collecting skin permeable gas includes a cylindrical member including a spiral groove, a cover disposed on the ... 08/24/06 - 20060189890 - Liquid handling means for excision apparatus A device for dispensing liquids includes one or more liquid outlet means carried on a movable head. The device forms part of an automated excision apparatus for cutting biomolecule spots from an array of such spots carried in a gel. The head is mounted on an automated motion control system ... 06/08/06 - 20060122534 - Container for suspension and filtration of stool A container for the suspension and filtration of stool enables quick, simple, and safe collection of cancer cells separated in stool. The container comprises (a) a stool collection container 1, (c) a stool processing container main body 20, and (d) a pushing member 30. The stool collection container 1 comprises ... 06/01/06 - 20060116603 - Biopsy device and container for biopsy device A biopsy device includes an catching member that is able to catch and release a living sample, a sheath through which the catching member is able to be inserted, and a container that stores the living sample. The container includes a container portion that is able to contain a sample ... 05/25/06 - 20060111646 - Marking biopsy sites A needle biopsy system for marking a sampling site is described. ... 05/11/06 - 20060100541 - Specimen labeling system A method for handling, labeling, identifying and/or organizing specimens removed from a patient during surgery performed in the sterile field may include placing a specimen identification sheet in or near the sterile field. The specimen may be placed onto one section of the specimen identification sheet. The section advantageously has ... 04/13/06 - 20060079805 - Site marker visable under multiple modalities An intracorporeal site marker that is adapted to be implanted into a biopsy cavity includes a plurality of balls or particles. The balls or particles are either sintered together or bonded together. Other alternative embodiments of site markers visible under various imaging modes are also disclosed. ... 01/26/06 - 20060020226 - Self laminating specimen capture and containment assembly and recordation form combination The present invention is a specimen capture and collection form that utilizes a self laminating form assembly having first and second separable parts one of which is used in the collection, capture and retention of a sample of material to be analyzed and the other of which is used for ... 12/29/05 - 20050288605 - Bone marrow aspiration system Bone marrow aspiration devices and methods are disclosed for use in preparing a substrate. In general, the device includes an elongate penetrating element, a chamber adapted to retain a substrate, and a fluid extraction mechanism that is effective to pull fluid through the elongate penetrating element, into the chamber, and ... 11/03/05 - 20050245841 - Biopsy instrument having irrigation and aspiration capabilities A biopsy instrument and method of using such are provided wherein the biopsy instrument includes a proximal actuation handle, an elongate flexible member, and a distal assembly. The flexible member, connected to and extending from the actuation handle, includes an aspiration conduit for fluid connection with a vacuum source and ... 10/13/05 - 20050228309 - Sealant plug delivery methods A bioabsorbable sealant plug that expands in response to contact with moisture in a mammalian body is optimally positioned in a biopsy tract to seal the biopsy tract when a biopsy procedure is completed. In a first method, the leading end of the sealant plug is advanced through the lumen ... 10/06/05 - 20050222519 - Debulking catheters and methods A debulking catheter comprising a tissue debulking assembly for removing a continuous strand of material from a body lumen. Catheters of the present invention generally include a catheter body having proximal and distal portions and a tissue debulking assembly disposed at least partially within the distal portion. The tissue debulking ... 10/06/05 - 20050222518 - Biopsy and injection catheters Medical devices are delineated that may include a needle, a catheter and a sheath. Such devices may be used to take a biopsy from a patient and/or inject fluid into a patient, particularly in the patient's heart tissue. One or more ports may be located between the ends of the ... 09/29/05 - 20050215920 - Endocervical curettings receiver An endocervical curettings receiver is provided for facilitate the collection of substantially all of the tissue samples taken during a endocervical curetting procedure. This allows all of the tissue samples taken to be analysed. The endocervical curettings receiver has a handle to which is connected a collector have a truncated, ... 06/23/05 - 20050137500 - Rotatable sampling apparatus A sampling apparatus for taking a sample from the body of a patient is easily rotatable while the sample is being taken. This allows the physician to aspirate or draw the sample, rotating the sampling apparatus while holding stationary a syringe or other container for receiving the sample. ... 06/23/05 - 20050137499 - Ductal lavage catheter A ductal access device is provided for accessing a breast duct and collecting biological material from within the duct. The access device may include an elongated member having an outer diameter sized for positioning within the breast duct and an internal lumen for infusing a fluid into the breast duct ... 06/23/05 - 20050137498 - Medical instrument for accessing a breast duct for performing a medical procedure A medical instrument including a ductal access device comprising a low profile, ergonomic manifold hub usable to introduce fluids into a breast duct and collect ductal fluid samples including ductal epithelial cells and clumps of ductal epithelial cells from within a breast duct. The ductal access device also comprises an ... 06/23/05 - 20050137497 - Method of opening a ductal sphincter using controlled fluid pressure The invention provides methods, devices, and systems for collecting breast ductal fluids. The devices include a ductal access device comprising a low profile, ergonomic manifold hub usable to introduce fluids into a breast duct and collect ductal fluid samples including ductal epithelial cells and clumps of ductal epithelial cells from ... 06/16/05 - 20050131312 - Clevis assemblies for medical instruments and methods of manufacture of same Embodiments of the invention relate to endoscopic instruments. More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to features on the clevis portion of endoscopic instruments. The devises may be formed from a sheet material to obtain a substantially cylindrical end and at least one clevis arm. The clevis features may include ... 06/02/05 - 20050119587 - Method and apparatus for evaluating connective tissue conditions In a method for evaluating a connective tissue condition of a patient, an indicator of the supporting tissue condition may be generated. A portion of connective tissue of the patient is irradiated using a light source. The connective tissue may be irradiated in vivo through the skin or via an ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |