US 6,981,949 B2
Perimeter cut biopsy probe
John A. Hibner, Mason, Ohio (US); Elizabeth L. Sebern, Cincinnati, Ohio (US); and Michael Piller, Mason, Ohio (US)
Assigned to Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio (US)
Filed on Jun. 06, 2002, as Appl. No. 10/163,780.
Prior Publication US 2003/0229292 A1, Dec. 11, 2003
Int. Cl. A61B 10/00 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 600—566 17 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An apparatus for performing a biopsy, the apparatus comprising:
a probe adapted for insertion into a tissue mass, the probe comprising a sample port;
a cutter disposed within the probe for removing a core specimen of tissue; and
an insert for placement within the probe, the insert for providing a perimeter specimen of tissue; and wherein the insert comprises at least two specimen chambers.