Specimen retrieving needle

A specimen retrieving needle is in the form of an elongated body having a closed lead end. At least one cutting blade is formed on the body. The blade has a sharpened edge so as to remove a specimen from an internal organ. The needle is ultrathin to minimize tissue trauma and to reduce the risk of h...

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Main Authors Perdrizet, George, Brautigam, Robert, Brautigam, Richard
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 13.03.2003
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Summary:A specimen retrieving needle is in the form of an elongated body having a closed lead end. At least one cutting blade is formed on the body. The blade has a sharpened edge so as to remove a specimen from an internal organ. The needle is ultrathin to minimize tissue trauma and to reduce the risk of hemorrhage and organ damage.