US6416484B1
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Biopsy extractor
Assignee: Promex LLC
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Filing: 2000-03-24
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Granted: 2002-07-09
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Expires: 2020-03-24
Abstract
Abstract Bone marrow biopsy devices, assemblies and methods are provided for extracting bone marrow tissue samples. The assemblies include an outer cannula or biopsy needle and a biopsy extractor sized for insertion into the proximal end of the outer cannula. The biopsy needle includes a tapered portion at the distal end. The extractor includes a cannula and a distal working end. The distal working end has a diameter larger than the diameter of the tapered portion of the biopsy needle lumen. The working end includes a body portion adjacent the cannula and a cutting head having a cutting tip. A hinge is engaged between the body portion and the cutting tip. The hinge allows the cutting head to bend when pushed into the tapered distal end of the outer cannula allowing the cutting tip to sever the tissue sample.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael E. Miller
- 👤 Dan Ireland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/0233; A61B10/025; A61B10/0266; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/320016; A61B2017/32004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A bone marrow biopsy assembly, comprising: a hollow, tubular outer member having a proximal end and a distal end and defining a lumen axially extending therethrough, said lumen tapering to a smaller diameter at said distal end to form a tapered portion, said outer member defining a proximal opening at said proximal end and a distal opening at said distal end; and a biopsy extractor having an elongated cannula slidably disposed within said lumen, an inelastically deformable distal working end having a cutting tip and a diameter larger than said smaller diameter of said lumen, and a hinge engaged between said cannula and said cutting tip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A bone marrow biopsy assembly, comprising: a hollow, tubular outer member having a proximal end and a distal end and defining a lumen axially extending therethrough, said lumen tapering to a smaller diameter at said distal end to form a tapered portion, said outer member defining a proximal opening at said proximal end and a distal opening at said distal end; and a biopsy extractor having an elongated cannula slidably disposed within said lumen, an inelastically deformable distal working end having a cutting tip and a diameter larger than said smaller diameter of said lumen, and a hinge engaged between said cannula and said cutting tip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a wing disposed on said distal working end adjacent said cutting tip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an open channel defined in said working end adjacent said hinge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
74 words
The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a guide member, the guide member including: a sleeve having a first end and an opposite second end engageable to said proximal end of said outer member; and a friction collar disposed at said first end, said friction collar defining a passageway having a diameter sufficient to receive and releasably hold said elongated cannula with said distal working end adjacent said first end of said sleeve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a stylet slidable within said lumen.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 5 where in said stylet has a tissue piercing tip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
99 words
A method for obtaining a bone marrow biopsy sample, comprising: providing an assembly of claim 1 ; inserting the distal end of the outer member into tissue to collect a sample within the lumen of the outer member; advancing the working end of the extractor through the lumen of the outer member between the sample and the outer member until the tip reaches the tapered portion; further advancing the working end against the tapered portion until the working end inelastically deforms so that the cutting tip severs the sample from the tissue and the working end traps the sample.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 7 further comprising: removing the extractor from the lumen with the severed sample trapped within the extractor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 8 further comprising: after removing the extractor from the lumen, inserting the distal working end of a second extractor into the lumen to obtain a second sample.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 9 further comprising moving the distal end of the outer member to a new location within the tissue before obtaining the second sample.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
103 words
A bone marrow biopsy extractor for use with a biopsy needle defining a lumen tapering to a smaller diameter at a distal end, the extractor comprising: an elongated cannula defining a passageway axially extending therethrough, said cannula slidable within the lumen; and an inelastically deformable distal working end having a diameter larger than the smaller diameter of the lumen and defining a channel in communication with said passageway, said working end including a body portion adjacent said cannula and a cutting head having a cutting tip, said distal working end further having a hinge engaged between said body portion and said cutting tip.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
103 words
A bone marrow biopsy extractor for use with a biopsy needle defining a lumen tapering to a smaller diameter at a distal end, the extractor comprising: an elongated cannula defining a passageway axially extending therethrough, said cannula slidable within the lumen; and an inelastically deformable distal working end having a diameter larger than the smaller diameter of the lumen and defining a channel in communication with said passageway, said working end including a body portion adjacent said cannula and a cutting head having a cutting tip, said distal working end further having a hinge engaged between said body portion and said cutting tip.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The extractor of claim 11 wherein said cannula is formed of a plastic composition and said working end is formed of metal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
11 words
The extractor of claim 11 wherein said extractor is stainless steel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The extractor of claim 11 wherein said cutting head is bent away from an axis defined by said channel of said working end.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The extractor of claim 14 wherein said cutting head is bent away at an angle of about 5° to about 45°.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The extractor of claim 15 wherein said cutting head is bent away at an angle of about 45°.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
136 words
A bone marrow biopsy extractor for use with a biopsy needle defining a lumen tapering to a smaller diameter at a distal end to form a reduced portion, the extractor comprising: an elongated cannula slidable within the lumen, said cannula having a cannular wall defining a passageway axially extending therethrough; and a distal working end having a diameter larger than said smaller diameter of the lumen, said working end defining a body portion connected to said cannula, said body portion defining a channel in communication with said passageway and forming a bed for a tissue sample, a cutting head including a tissue cutting tip integral with at least one wing, and a neck portion connecting said body portion with said cutting head, said neck portion bendable when said cutting head is advanced against the reduced portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
136 words
A bone marrow biopsy extractor for use with a biopsy needle defining a lumen tapering to a smaller diameter at a distal end to form a reduced portion, the extractor comprising: an elongated cannula slidable within the lumen, said cannula having a cannular wall defining a passageway axially extending therethrough; and a distal working end having a diameter larger than said smaller diameter of the lumen, said working end defining a body portion connected to said cannula, said body portion defining a channel in communication with said passageway and forming a bed for a tissue sample, a cutting head including a tissue cutting tip integral with at least one wing, and a neck portion connecting said body portion with said cutting head, said neck portion bendable when said cutting head is advanced against the reduced portion.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The extractor of claim 17 wherein said channel has a width about one half of said diameter of said distal working end.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
The extractor of claim 17 wherein said cutting head is bent away from an axis defined by said channel of said working end.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
The extractor of claim 19 wherein said cutting head is bent away at an angle of about 5° to about 45°.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
The extractor of claim 20 wherein said cutting head is bent away at an angle of about 45°.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
111 words
A bone marrow biopsy extractor for use with a biopsy needle defining a lumen tapering to a smaller diameter at a distal end, the extractor comprising: an elongated cannula defining a passageway axially extending therethrough, said cannula having a cannular wall defining a passageway axially extending therethrough, said cannula slidable within the lumen; a deformable distal working end defining a channel in communication with said passageway, said channel and said cannular wall forming a bed for a tissue sample, said working end having a diameter larger than the smaller diameter of said lumen; and deforming means for inelastically deforming said distal working end to trap a biopsy sample within said bed.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
111 words
A bone marrow biopsy extractor for use with a biopsy needle defining a lumen tapering to a smaller diameter at a distal end, the extractor comprising: an elongated cannula defining a passageway axially extending therethrough, said cannula having a cannular wall defining a passageway axially extending therethrough, said cannula slidable within the lumen; a deformable distal working end defining a channel in communication with said passageway, said channel and said cannular wall forming a bed for a tissue sample, said working end having a diameter larger than the smaller diameter of said lumen; and deforming means for inelastically deforming said distal working end to trap a biopsy sample within said bed.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
137 words
A bone marrow biopsy assembly, comprising: a hollow, tubular outer member having a proximal end and a distal end and defining a lumen axially extending therethrough, said lumen tapering to a smaller diameter at said distal end to form a tapered portion, said outer member defining a proximal opening at said proximal end and a distal opening at said distal end; and a biopsy extractor having an elongated cannula slidably disposed within said lumen, said cannula defining a passageway extending axially therethrough, a deformable distal working end having a cutting tip and a diameter larger than said smaller diameter of said lumen, said distal working end defining a channel in communication with said passageway, a hinge engaged between said cannula and said cutting tip, and a wing disposed on said distal working end adjacent said cutting tip.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
137 words
A bone marrow biopsy assembly, comprising: a hollow, tubular outer member having a proximal end and a distal end and defining a lumen axially extending therethrough, said lumen tapering to a smaller diameter at said distal end to form a tapered portion, said outer member defining a proximal opening at said proximal end and a distal opening at said distal end; and a biopsy extractor having an elongated cannula slidably disposed within said lumen, said cannula defining a passageway extending axially therethrough, a deformable distal working end having a cutting tip and a diameter larger than said smaller diameter of said lumen, said distal working end defining a channel in communication with said passageway, a hinge engaged between said cannula and said cutting tip, and a wing disposed on said distal working end adjacent said cutting tip.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
26 words
The bone marrow biopsy assembly of claim 23 wherein said cutting head is bent away from an axis defined by said channel of said working end.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
24 words
The bone marrow biopsy assembly of claim 24 wherein said cutting head is bent away at an angle of about 5° to about 45°.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bone marrow biopsy assembly of claim 25 wherein said cutting head is bent away at an angle of about 45°.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
24 words
The bone marrow biopsy assembly of claim 23 wherein said channel has a width about one half of said diameter of said distal end.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2009-07-08 | 2010-01-07 | 2010-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2013-07-08 | 2014-01-07 | 2014-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |