WO2007021904A2 - Single-insertion, multiple sampling biopsy device usable with various transport systems and integrated markers - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to a tissue biopsy sampling device.
- a biopsy can be done either by an open or percutaneous technique.
- Open biopsy is an invasive procedure using a scalpel, by either a portion (incisional biopsy) being removed or the entire mass (excisional biopsy) is removed.
- Percutaneous biopsy is usually done with a needle-like instrument through a relatively small incision, and can be performed by fine needle aspiration (FNA) or through the taking of a core biopsy sample.
- FNA biopsy individual cells or clusters of cells are obtained for cytologic examination and can be prepared such as in a Papanicolaou smear.
- a core or fragment of the tissue is obtained for histological examination.
- Uncontaminated and intact tissue from the organ, lesion, or tumor is preferred by medical personnel in order to arrive at a definitive diagnosis regarding the patient's condition. In most cases only part of the tissue in question needs to be sampled. The portions of tissue extracted must be indicative of the organ, lesion, or tumor as a whole. Often, multiple tissue samples from various locations of the mass being sampled may be taken. [0006]
- the percutaneous biopsy procedure can be performed utilizing various techniques and devices.
- One such biopsy device can include an inner stylet positioned inside an outer cannula, where the stylet is able to slide into and out of the cannula.
- the stylet can be a solid, pointed needle having a tissue sampling recess
- the cannula can be a hollow, open-ended needle having a sharp tip.
- the stylet and cannula can be manipulated cooperatively to capture a tissue sample in the sample recess.
- Such existing devices can be manually operated, semi-automated, and automated.
- US Patent No. 6,485,436 shows a multiple sample biopsy needle with a hydraulic mechanism that circulates fluid from the tip of the needle back to a receiving basket or baskets.
- a revolver-type array of receiving chambers is disclosed.
- US Patent No. 5,827,305 shows a tissue sampling needle that pushes a sample proximally using a saline wash. Samples remain spaced apart within the needle such that the sequence of their collection is preserved. Samples can also be removed from a port while the needle remains in place. No mechanical transport mechanisms or drives are disclosed.
- US Patent No. 5,526,822 shows a transport system that uses a cannula and knock-out pin combined with a vacuum source to shuttle a tissue sample to a multiple-chamber cassette where it is knocked out. The cannula is then repositioned for another sample. The vacuum source is external. A revolving sample cassette is also shown.
- a vent opening in each sample cylinder of the cassette is provided to eject the fluid used to transport the tissue sample.
- a removable disposable needle-bearing cassette interfaces with rotary and linear drives by means of long gears and shuttles that cradle the gears. Cutters operate in rotary and linear fashion (a counter-rotating cutters embodiment is included) and the cannula can be rotated to orient the sample opening.
- US Patent No. 6,017,316 shows a transport system similar to US Patent No. 5,827,822 in which a cutter transports with vacuum assist. Multiple sampling with single insertion is described but not automated multiple sample-handling. The details of a drive system are not disclosed
- US Patent No. 6,193,673 shows a needle with a durable part and a disposable part.
- An external cutting cannula rotates and advances axially to cut a sample.
- the tissue cutter is driven axially by a rack and pinion drive which are part of a durable component.
- a cradle connects the rack to the cutting cannula.
- US Patent No. 5,944,673 describes a tissue extractor that rotates within a piercing needle to align with any one of multiple receiving ports while obstructing the remaining ports.
- the tissue sample is cut by advancing the cutter and removing by withdrawing the extractor.
- a vacuum holds the tissue sample in place during the removal of the tissue extractor from the cutter.
- the cutter rotates as it advances.
- a biopsy device has a stylet with a distal end and a proximal end, a sample opening being provided at the distal end.
- An interior volume lies within the stylet and runs between the distal and proximal ends.
- the sample opening provides access to the interior volume.
- the stylet has a recovery position proximal of the distal end.
- a shuttle is mounted in the stylet and free to travel from the sample opening to the recovery position.
- the shuttle has at least one bulkhead shaped and positioned to push a sample in the shuttle toward the proximal end of the stylet.
- the shuttle could be a trough-shaped car that is transported along the stylet.
- a transport subassembly may be provided which is coupled to the shuttle.
- the shuttle may have at least one bulkhead positioned such that is moves any tissue sample placed therein from the sample port to the proximal end of the stylet. In use, this embodiment allows a sample to be drawn into and sample opening and into the shuttle. Once separated, the sample is carried to the recovery position at the proximal end of the stylet by the shuttle.
- the transport subassembly has a second shuttle (or more shuttles) may be provided which nests at least partly within the first (and others).
- multiple samples may be carried by a train of shuttles with the most deeply nested shuttle carrying a first sample and the non-nested one carrying the last.
- the transport subassembly moves the first shuttle and the second shuttle consecutively (and potentially further shuttles) to transport respective samples.
- a bulkhead with a surface at least partly normal to a direction of travel thereof, may be provided to help push the samples in the proximal direction.
- the bulkhead may be a wall of a trough-shaped cart.
- each shuttle may have a distal bulkhead that has a surface at least partly normal to a direction of travel thereof.
- the transport subassembly may have a spooling tape that winds and unwinds to transport the shuttle in the proximal and distal directions.
- the spooling tape may winds and unwind to transport the shuttle in proximal and distal directions with the shuttle being defined by a distal portion of the tape.
- the transport subassembly can have a loop that runs between the opening and the recovery position with the shuttle connected to the loop and the loop winding (and/or potentially unwinding) to transport the shuttle through the stylet.
- the stylet may have a recovery port at the recovery position and may include a recovery member with an engaging surface that engages the sample in the shuttle to move it out of the shuttle.
- the recovery member may be movable within the shuttle and may cause the engaging surface to move from a position in the shuttle toward the recovery port, whereby a sample in the shuttle may be removed from the shuttle through the recovery port.
- the transport subassembly may include a linear actuator.
- the stylet may have an internal surface with internal threads, with the linear actuator including a threaded cylindrical member having external threads that mesh with the stylet internal threads.
- the threaded cylindrical member may be rotatable within the stylet and rotatably coupled to the first shuttle.
- the stylet may have an internal surface with internal threads
- the linear actuator may include a threaded cylindrical member having external threads that mesh with the stylet internal threads
- the threaded cylindrical member may be rotatable within the stylet and rotatably coupled to the first shuttle and the first shuttle may have a member in engagement with the stylet that prevents the rotation of the first shuttle within the stylet.
- the linear actuator may include threaded cylindrical members having external and internal threads distributed among them such that when the cylindrical members are nested, one within another, mating pairs of the external and internal threads are in mesh, one of the cylindrical members may be rotatably coupled to the first shuttle.
- the linear actuator may include threaded cylindrical members having external and internal threads distributed among them such that when the cylindrical members are nested, one within another, mating pairs of the external and internal threads are in mesh. Then, one of the cylindrical members may be rotatably coupled to the first shuttle. The first shuttle may have a member in engagement with the stylet that prevents the rotation of the first shuttle within the stylet.
- a biopsy device has a stylet with a distal end and a proximal end. The stylet has a sample opening and an interior volume adjacent its distal end. The opening provides access to the interior volume and the stylet has a recovery position proximal of the distal end.
- a resilient tape with a distal end that is guided by the stylet is movable along the stylet in proximal and distal directions.
- the stylet may have an edge guide that receives the tape distal end and which, when the tape distal is moved in the distal direction, shapes the tape distal end into an open shape that defines a recess to allow a sample to be received in the recess.
- the tape distal end may return to a closed shape when moved proximal of the edge guide thereby securing the sample for transport.
- a biopsy device has a stylet with a distal end and a proximal end.
- the stylet has a sample opening near the distal end and a recovery position near the proximal end.
- the stylet has an interior volume adjacent the stylet distal end, the opening providing access to the interior volume. Also provided is a cassette with multiple recesses, each having an access and a fluid-permeable blind end.
- the cassette is positioned at the recovery position to align a selected one of the cassette recesses with the recovery position such that the selected cassette recess is in fluid communication with the interior volume of the stylet.
- a transport mechanism forces a fluid from the stylet distal end toward the stylet proximal end such that fluid exits the blind end of the selected cassette recess, whereby a specimen is flushed into the selected cassette recess and is caught by it.
- the transport mechanism may include a storage container and transports fluid from the storage container to the stylet distal end.
- the transport mechanism may includes a reservoir, a pump, and a three way valve.
- the stylet may include a fluid lumen adjacent the interior volume.
- the three way valve may connect the fluid lumen, the reservoir, and the pump.
- the transport mechanism may operate the pump and the three way valve to transport fluid from the reservoir to the stylet distal end during a transport cycle and to recover fluid remaining in the fluid lumen by returning the fluid to the reservoir, during a reset cycle.
- a biopsy device has a stylet having distal and proximal ends, a harvest position, at the distal end, where tissue samples are received, and a delivery position proximal of the harvest position.
- the stylet may have a marker held at the stylet distal end with a transport member within the stylet.
- the transport member may be movable in an axial direction between the harvest and delivery positions to receive samples at the harvest end and deliver samples at the delivery end.
- the transport member may be further movable beyond the harvest position, or further movable in a direction other than the axial direction, to push at least a portion of the marker to a position that causes the marker to be deployed.
- the transport member may be further movable beyond the harvest position to push at least a portion of the marker to a position that causes the marker to be deployed.
- the transport member may be further movable in a direction other than the axial direction to push at least a portion of the marker to a position that causes the marker to be deployed.
- the marker may include a wire coil which may be housed by the stylet prior to deployment and which may be deployed by rotating the transport member around the axial direction.
- the transport member may have a distal edge having a recess, the marker may include a hook which may be housed by the stylet prior to deployment and which may be deployed by rotating the transport member around the axial direction to move the recess away from the marker such that when the transport member may be advanced distally, the marker may be pushed by the distal edge.
- the stylet may have a tip and the marker may include a deformable member that may be elastically secured to the tip, the marker may be deployable by moving the transport member beyond the harvest position to push the marker from the tip.
- the marker may include a split ring that may be elastically secured to the tip.
- the marker may be deployable by moving the transport member beyond the harvest position to push the marker from the tip.
- the marker may include a flexible member that may be elastically secured to the tip.
- the transport member may have a distal tip with a ramp and the marker may have a deformable part that may be proximal of the ramp. In this case, the transport member may cause the deformable part to deform when the transport member may be moved proximally of the harvest position.
- the marker may have a blooming part that may be proximal of the ramp so that the transport member causes the deformable part to bloom when the transport member is moved proximally of the harvest position.
- a biopsy device has a stylet with distal and proximal ends and a sample opening within an interior volume adjacent its distal end. The opening provides access to the interior volume.
- the stylet has a recovery position proximal of the distal end where samples are removed from the stylet.
- a shuttle mounted in the stylet is free to travel from the sample opening to the recovery position.
- the shuttle has at least one bulkhead shaped and positioned to push a sample in the shuttle toward the proximal end of the style.
- a transport subassembly coupled to the shuttle bulkhead moves a tissue sample from the sample port to the proximal end of the stylet.
- a second shuttle can be nested at least partly within the first to allow additional samples to be recovered without removing the needle.
- the nested shuttles are preferably located at the sample opening.
- the transport subassembly moves the shuttles consecutively to transport respective samples to the recovery position.
- the shuttles are used once in a disposable needle portion so there is no need to place the shuttles back to the opening after transporting them to the recovery position.
- the shuttle has a distal bulkhead with a surface at least partly normal to a direction of travel so that that the distal bulkhead can push the sample in the proximal direction.
- the shuttles can be open at the bottom or closed.
- the transport subassembly includes a spooling tape that winds and unwinds to transport the shuttle in a proximal direction.
- the tape can be extended and rewound repeatedly.
- the shuttle can be defined by the shape of a distal part of the tape in this case.
- the distal end of the tape preferably wraps naturally into a closed shape which is opened by engaging edges of the tape in slots at the distal end of the stylet. When the tape is pulled proximally, the edges disengage from the slots and the sample is held by the closed shape and protected from rubbing against the stylet as it is transported.
- the transport subassembly has a loop that runs between the opening and the recovery position, the shuttle being connected to the loop and the transport subassembly winding the loop to transport the shuttle through the stylet.
- the stylet has a recovery port at the recovery position.
- S recovery member with an engaging surface is movable within the shuttle while at the recovery position so as to cause the engaging surface to move from a position in the shuttle toward the recovery port. In this way a sample in the shuttle is removed from the shuttle through the recovery port.
- the transport subassembly includes a linear actuator.
- linear actuator employs threads on the internal surface of the stylet and a threaded cylindrical member with external threads that mesh with the stylet internal threads.
- the threaded cylindrical member is rotatable within the stylet and rotatably coupled to the first shuttle.
- a longitudinal member in engagement with the stylet and the shuttle prevents the rotation of the shuttle within the stylet.
- the linear actuator includes multiple threaded cylindrical members having external and internal threads distributed among them such that when the cylindrical members are nested, one within another, mating pairs of the external and internal threads are in mesh, one of the cylindrical members being rotatably coupled to the first shuttle.
- the biopsy device has a stylet having a distal end and a proximal end, the stylet having a sample opening near the distal end and a recovery position near the proximal end.
- the stylet has an interior volume adjacent the stylet distal end, the opening providing access to the interior volume.
- a transport mechanism forces a fluid from the stylet distal end toward the stylet proximal end such that fluid exits the blind end of the selected cassette recess, whereby a specimen is flushed into the selected cassette recess and is caught by it.
- the transport mechanism includes a storage container and transports fluid from the storage container to the stylet distal end. More preferably, the transport mechanism includes: a reservoir, a pump, and a multi-way valve and the stylet includes a fluid lumen adjacent the interior volume.
- the three way valve connects the fluid lumen, the reservoir, and the pump and the transport mechanism operates the pump and the multi-way valve to transport fluid from the reservoir to the stylet distal end during a transport cycle and to recover fluid remaining in the fluid lumen by returning the fluid to the reservoir, during a reset cycle.
- the cassette recesses are linked together by flexible connections to form a bandolier.
- a vacuum source of the transport mechanism includes a vacuum connection from the vacuum source to the selected recess blind end to aid in drawing a specimen into the selected recess.
- the stylet has two parallel lumens, a primary lumen for transporting specimens and a secondary lumen for conveying fluid a proximal end of the stylet to the distal end of the stylet where the fluid returns through the primary lumen.
- the stylet has a sample opening for receiving specimens from a host at its distal end and the stylet carries a cutting cannula that surrounds the stylet and selectively covers the sample opening, the drive mechanism conveying fluid to transport specimens only when the cutting cannula covers the sample opening.
- a biopsy sample extraction needle has a sample extraction end, recovery end, and a transport channel linking the extraction and recovery ends.
- a pump with a multi-way valve is connected to a fluid reservoir linked to the transport channel such that the pump can: draw a vacuum at at least the transport end with the multi-way valve in a first setting, draw fluid from the reservoir with the multi-way valve in a second setting, and flush the transport channel from the extraction end to the recovery end to transport a sample through the transport channel with the multi-way valve in a third setting.
- the first and third multi-way valve settings are identical.
- the pump is preferably a syringe which forms a part of disposable, single-use sterile set.
- a biopsy device has a tissue extraction portion and a recovery portion, remote from the tissue extraction portion.
- a channel connects the tissue extraction portion and the recovery portion.
- the biopsy device includes a biopsy needle.
- the tissue extraction portion has a receiving lumen and a cutting blade.
- a syringe and a flow controller have a first configuration in which the syringe draws a vacuum at the tissue extraction portion, which in turn draws tissue from a host into the receiving portion.
- the syringe and flow controller have a second configuration in which the syringe flushes fluid from the tissue extraction portion to the recovery portion to transport tissue samples thereto.
- a disposable component is provided as a sterilized single-use component which includes the syringe and a durable component that houses a motor to drive the syringe.
- the syringe and flow controller have a third configuration in which the syringe draws fluid from a reservoir before flushing the fluid from the tissue extraction portion to the recovery portion.
- a biopsy device has a stylet with distal and proximal ends, a harvest position, at the distal end, where tissue samples are received, and a delivery position proximal of the harvest position.
- the stylet has a marker held at the stylet distal end.
- a transport member within the stylet is movable in an axial direction between the harvest and delivery positions to receive samples at the harvest end and deliver samples at the delivery end.
- the transport member is further movable beyond the harvest position, or further movable in a direction other than the axial direction, to push at least a portion of the marker to a position that causes the marker to be deployed.
- the transport member is further movable beyond the harvest position to push at least a portion of the marker to a position that causes the marker to be deployed.
- the transport member is further movable in a direction other than the axial direction to push at least a portion of the marker to a position that causes the marker to be deployed.
- the marker includes a wire coil which is housed by the stylet prior to deployment and which is deployed by rotating the transport member around the axial direction.
- the transport member has a distal edge having a recess
- the marker includes a hook which is housed by the stylet prior to deployment and which is deployed by rotating the transport member around the axial direction to move the recess away from the marker such that when the transport member is advanced distally, the marker is pushed by the distal edge.
- the stylet has a tip and the marker includes a deformable member that is elastically secured to the tip, the marker being deployable by moving the transport member beyond the harvest position to push the marker from the tip.
- the stylet has a tip and the marker includes a split ring that is elastically secured to the tip, the marker being deployable by moving the transport member beyond the harvest position to push the marker from the tip.
- the stylet has a tip and the marker includes a flexible member that is elastically secured to the tip. The marker is deployable by moving the transport member beyond the harvest position to push the marker from the tip.
- the transport member preferably has a distal tip with a ramp and the marker has a deformable part that is proximal of the ramp, the transport member causing the deformable part to deform when the transport member is moved proximally of the harvest position.
- the transport member has a distal tip with a ramp and the marker has a blooming part that is proximal of the ramp. The transport member causes the deformable part to bloom when the transport member is moved proximally of the harvest position.
- a method of performing a tissue biopsy includes severing a tissue sample from a host within a shuttle located inside a biopsy needle, the shuttle being movable within the biopsy needle, holding the tissue sample in the shuttle while moving the shuttle from a distal end of the biopsy needle to a proximal end to transport the tissue sample, and repeating the severing and holding steps without removing the biopsy needle from the host.
- the shuttle is connected to a loop and the moving includes revolving the loop around endpoints located at the distal and proximal ends.
- a removal member is extended into the shuttle at the proximal end and removing it from the shuttle.
- the method includes applying a vacuum to the biopsy needle prior to severing the tissue sample.
- moving of the shuttle includes retracting a linear actuator or, in yet another embodiment, it includes rotating a threaded lumen to which the shuttle is threaded.
- a first instance of the severing and holding steps to transport a first sample is preferably done with a different shuttle from a second instance. More preferably, moving the shuttle includes separating it from a nested set of shuttles.
- a method of performing a tissue biopsy includes transporting an excised tissue sample to the end of a flat elongate member held within a biopsy needle.
- the transporting includes wrapping the end of the elongate member over the sample to prevent it from rubbing against the biopsy needle.
- the elongate member is elastic at its end and the wrapping is a result of the release of a deformation of the elongate member end.
- the transporting includes wrapping the elongate member about a spool.
- a tissue biopsy includes drawing a vacuum in a biopsy needle with a pump to move a portion of a host to be sampled into the biopsy needle for excision and transporting an excised sample of the host through the needle by flushing fluid from the pump.
- the pump is a syringe.
- the pump has a chamber and the vacuum is drawn by expanding the chamber and the fluid is flushed by compressing the chamber.
- the vacuum is drawn by expanding the chamber and the flushing includes filling the chamber by expanding it while in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir and subsequently compressing the chamber to expel the fluid.
- a method of performing a tissue biopsy includes cutting a tissue sample by axially moving a cutting cannula of a biopsy needle relative a stylet that holds a sample within the cutting cannula in a first direction and deploying a marker by moving the at least a portion of the stylet in a second direction relative to the cutting cannula.
- the marker is a split ring held on the stylet until pushed off by the cutting cannula.
- the marker is a hook and the deploying is performed by rotating a shuttle held by the stylet.
- a multiple sample biopsy device has a sampling mechanism that cuts tissue samples and a flexible sock wrapped over a support so as to define a recess holding open an access to the sock.
- a transport mechanism conveys a first tissue sample into the recess of the sock and partially everts by pulling a blind end thereof thereby extending a length of the recess to provide room for another sample and simultaneously transporting the first tissue sample along a direction of the pulling.
- the sampling mechanism includes a hollow cannula having an interior, the sock being located in the interior.
- the sock is of a mesh. The sample can be moved into the sock using suction or by pushing it with fluid.
- the sample can be drawn into the sock just by moving the sock like a 360 degree conveyor belt. In that case fluid could be provided to just lubricate the sample.
- the sock is preferably porous and the transport mechanism conveys tissue samples into the recess by flushing against the sample pushing it into the recess and wherein the fluid flows out of the sock.
- a vacuum can be used to pull the into the sock. The vacuum can be the same vacuum provided for drawing the sample into the sample recess before cutting the sample.
- a multiple sample biopsy device has a sampling mechanism that cuts tissue samples.
- the device has a flexible sock with an access to the sock interior, the sock being an elongate member having a longitudinal axis.
- a transport mechanism conveys a first tissue sample into the recess of the sock after a first tissue sample is cut and conveys a second tissue sample into the recess of the sock after the second tissue sample is cut such that the tissue samples are arranged in a row along the longitudinal axis.
- the sampling mechanism includes a hollow cannula having an interior, the sock being located in the interior.
- the sock is of a mesh.
- the sock is porous and the transport mechanism conveys tissue samples into the recess by flushing against the sample pushing it into the recess and wherein the fluid flows out of the sock.
- the transport mechanism conveys a first tissue sample into the recess of the sock, it partially everts the sock by pulling a blind end thereof thereby extending a length of the recess to provide room for the second sample and simultaneously transports the first tissue sample along a direction of the pulling.
- a method of performing a tissue biopsy includes, in a biopsy needle, cutting a succession of tissue samples and forcing each in turn into a sock, aligning them along the length of the sock and removing the biopsy needle and recovering the tissue samples by removing the sock.
- the order of the samples in the sock at the end of the method corresponds to the order in which the samples were cut.
- a sampling mechanism cuts tissue samples and a chain of paddles connected together such that they can be nested together and pulled as a chain by expanding the chain by pulling only one of the paddles.
- the sampling mechanism conveys a first tissue sample adjacent a first one of the paddles on a proximal side thereof.
- a drive moves the first one in the proximal direction less than a distance required for the first one to engage a second adjacent one of the paddles such that the first paddle moves the first tissue sample proximally without causing the second paddle to move.
- the sampling mechanism conveys a second tissue sample adjacent a second one of the paddles on a proximal side thereof.
- the drive moves the second one in the proximal direction less than a distance required for the second one to engage a third adjacent one of the paddles such that the first and second paddles move the first and second tissue samples, respectively, without causing a third of the paddles to move.
- the sampling mechanism includes a hollow cannula having an interior, the chain of paddles being arranged in a series within and along the interior.
- a vacuum source and a power source may be provided in a self-contained hand-held biopsy device.
- a biopsy unit may contain a controller programmed to execute the methods automatically or contingent on consecutive command being entered through the biopsy device.
- Figures 1A-1D illustrate a transport subassembly for a biopsy device according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- Figures 2A-2E illustrate another transport assembly.
- Figures 3A and 3B illustrate yet another biopsy transport system.
- Figures 4A-4C illustrate yet another tissue transport system for a biopsy device.
- Figures 5A-5J illustrate a tissue transport system utilizing saline for deposit into a bandolier type collection chamber.
- Figure 6A1-6A3 illustrate a tissue transport using a threaded type inner cannula.
- Figures 6B1-6B3 illustrate a tissue transport using a telescoping drive.
- Figures 7A-7D illustrate an integrated biopsy marker system for each of the transport assembly of Figures 1-6.
- Figures 8A and 8B illustrate another integrated biopsy marker system for the transport assembly of Figures 1-6.
- Figures 9A-9C illustrate a further integrated biopsy marker system for each of the transport assembly of Figures 1-6.
- Figures 1OA and 1OB illustrate yet another integrated biopsy marker system for each of the transport assembly of Figures 1-6.
- Figure 11 shows a controller.
- Figures 12A and 12B show an embodiment of a paddle transport mechanism
- Figures 1-10 illustrate the preferred exemplary embodiments which utilize the same reference numeral to indicate generally similar components.
- Figure IA shows a perspective view of a stylet 10 coupled to the single-insertion, multiple samples biopsy transport subassembly 100 having distal end IOOA and proximal end IOOB that can be implemented in a multiple sampling biopsy device (not shown).
- the transport subassembly 100 includes the stylet 10, which has a tip 11 at the distal end IOOA and an outer cutting cannula 20 covering a substantial portion of the stylet 10 and a first port 1OA.
- the transport subassembly 100 operates by retracting the outer cannula 20 proximally to expose the first port 1OA. Vacuum can be provided to the lumen 1OB with orifices 1OC to allow the lumen 1OB to siphon biological tissue into the port 1OA (Fig. IA). The outer cannula 20 is extended distally to sever the tissue BSM from its main mass.
- a cannula disposed internally of the stylet 10 can also be used.
- two of the paddles 12 and 14 are retracted proximally.
- the longitudinal distance between the two paddles and the port 1OA partly define the size of tissue sample per retraction of the two paddles.
- the device is now ready for a subsequent sample with paddles 14 and 16.
- Fig. 1C to ensure that the plurality of paddles can be retained in the stylet 10 without reducing the internal volume that would be needed to transport the tissue BSM through the internal passage of stylet 10, each paddle and its corresponding connector can be mounted in an arcuate offset configuration.
- the paddles 412 ,413, 414 are linked together as a chain so that only the most proximal one 414 of the paddle elements needs to be moved by a drive 450.
- moving the most proximal paddle 414 first a particular distance in a proximal direction, which distance is less than or equal to a link 404 length, will not cause the next paddle 413 to move.
- a further movement will cause the most proximal paddle 414 to engage the next paddle 413 causing it to move.
- Paddle 413 would then engage the next paddle 412 after it is moved beyond the length of its link 403.
- a sample is received and moved by the paddle 414 while leaving the other paddles in place, then the drive 450 only needs to moved the paddles 412, 413, and 414 in a single direction for multiple samples.
- the final result after multiple samples is shown in Fig. 12B.
- the links 402, 403 may be guided by openings or slots in the proximal adjacent paddle, for example as indicated at 432.
- the paddles themselves may be frictionally engaged within a surrounding cannula. This friction would be overcome by the drive 450.
- the transport trough 22A can be a similar material as extension 22B.
- the trough 22A can be an arcuate sectioned polymer tube 22A coupled to a flexible extender 22B, which is winds onto a roller 24.
- an outer cannula 20 (not shown for clarity) is used to sever the tissue from its main mass.
- a cannula disposed internally of the stylet 10 can also be used. Thereafter, the extender 22B is rolled counterclockwise to move the section 22A proximally.
- the stylet 10 can be provided with tracks 23A and 23B to allow the section 22A to be flattened due to the plastic material of the section 22A as the extender 22B is moved distally.
- the edges of the section 22A can disengage from the rails 23A and 23B, thereby allowing the flexible arcuate section 22A to fold inward forming a folded-in configuration 22D.
- This folding in of the polymer section 22A allows the section 22A to clamp over the biopsy sample (Fig. 2C) for transport proximally. As the sample is transported proximally, the sample enters an area of stylet 10 proximate port 2OA.
- a keyed boss portion 26 can be provided inside the stylet 10 so that as the section 22A reaches the port the boss 26 spreads the polymer section 22A apart, from the closed configuration 22D, back to the open configuration of 22A, thereby releasing the grip on the tissue sample. At the same time, the boss 26 forces the tissue into a collection chamber (Fig. 2D).
- the extender 22B can be unrolled to move the polymer section 22A for engagement against tracks 23 A and 23B for a subsequent tissue sampling.
- the extender 22B can be any suitable materials that allow for application of axial force distally to move the section 22A while permitting the extender 22B to be rolled in a circular configuration.
- a boss 26 is illustrated as a means for spreading the closed section 22D to open it into the open configuration 22A to release the sample
- other means for opening the section 22D are possible.
- guides similar to rails 23A can be provided at the proximal end which catch the edges of the rolled section 22D and gradually unwrap it.
- Such guides could be provided in the form of an insert in the stylet 10.
- the transport includes an inner cannula 28 surrounded by a nylon mesh tube (or "sock") 30. Nylon braid or weave having similar weight and elasticity similar to a woman's hose is suitable.
- the tube 30 can be of hydrophobic material or have a hydrophobic surface to help prevent tissue samples adhering to it.
- a mesh coated with PolyTetraFluoroEthylene (PTFE) may be used.
- a passageway 1OB is provided to permit fluid communication between the mesh tube 30 and the passage 1OB.
- saline is provided via passage 1OB while vacuum is provided in the mesh tube 30, which causes tissue BSM to be moved into the tube 30.
- a support tube 49 allows the mesh tube 30 to be everted over the inner cannula 28 as samples BSM are forced into it.
- the mesh tube 30 has a surface that helps to ensure positive engagement with samples, such as a surface covered with spines or hooks as illustrated. As each sample is drawn into the mesh tube 30, the mesh tube becomes ready to accept another sample.
- the mesh tube 30 itself may serve as a removable carrier that holds the samples BSM and separates them for delivery to a biopsy laboratory.
- a saline flush may be provided to help ensure samples are moved into the mesh tube 30. This may provide lubrication as well as positive transfer into the mesh tube 30.
- the proximal end 32 of the mesh tube 30 may be pulled by a line 47.
- the drive mechanism for pulling the line 47 may include a pulley, for example.
- Extraction of the tissue BSM can be achieved by back flushing the tube 30 with saline, causing the sample to be ejected from the tube 30 as the tube 30 is counter-everted at a recovery position.
- the support tube 49 and the mesh tube 30 may be transported through the stylet 10 to recover position and the mesh tube 30 counter-everted by pulling at the leading edge 51 by a tow line (not shown).
- the mesh tube 30 can be removed from the biopsy device. The samples can remain in a row in the tube thereby keeping the samples organized according to the order in which they were taken.
- an outer cannula 20 (not shown for clarity) is used to sever the tissue from its main mass.
- a cannula disposed internally of the stylet 10 can also be used, positioned in second port 2OA.
- a shuttle transport system utilizing pulleys is provided.
- a shuttle 34 (which defines a trough to receive tissue samples) is connected by a system of pulleys 36A, 36B, and belt or endless connector 36C.
- Orifices 34A can be formed on the underside of the shuttle 34 so that vacuum provided from a passage 1OB can be used to siphon a tissue sample BSM from a main tissue mass.
- an outer cannula 20 (not shown for clarity) can be used to sever the sample from its main mass (Fig. 4B). Thereafter, the shuttle 34 is moved proximally towards port 2OA via the system of pulleys and belt. Ejection of the sample BSM out of the port 20A can be accomplished by a series of plungers 34B that are sized for insertion through orifices 34A. Once the tissue BSM has been ejected into a collection vial or chamber (not shown), the shuttle 34 is translated towards port 1OA for another collection of tissue (Fig. 4A).
- a saline transport with a bandolier type collection cartridge is provided.
- the stylet 10 is provided with a fluid passage 1OB and main passage 1OF.
- Fluid passage 1OB can be connected via a suitable switching valve to allow saline to be pumped through the passage 1OB in a distal direction while main passage 1OF can be connected to a vacuum source to allow for saline and any other object entrained by the saline flow from passage 1OB to flow through main passage 1OF (Fig. 5B) and delivering the object (e.g., tissue sample BSM) into a bandolier type collection cartridge 39.
- the bandolier cartridge 39 has design details that are believed to be advantageous.
- the bandolier cartridges 39 are designed to be indexed through a double sided port 2OA so that each cartridge is indexed once through the stylet 10.
- the cartridge has an open distal end 39A and a mesh material 39B formed over a proximal end. This allows the tissue to be pushed through the open end 39A but to be retained by the mesh 39B with fluid maintaining its flow through the stylet 10.
- the cartridges can be linked to each other via a flexible connector; chain link connection; or via a rigid connection.
- Figures 5D-5 J describe a saline pumping mechanism that may be used with the above and other embodiments.
- a dual-action pump 40 e.g., a syringe actuatable by a drive motor
- a four-way valve 44 with a vent 42 at one branch, is configured to empty the chamber 45 to the ambient through the four-way valve and out the air vent 42 as air is sucked into the chamber 4OA.
- the vent 42 may be fitted with a filter to prevent contamination leaking into the biopsy device.
- the vacuuming action draws in a tissue sample 53.
- sensors may be used to detect the movement of the tissue sample 53 into the lumen 1OB, or the passage of an elapsed time interval or user action may be used to determine that a sample 53 has been drawn into the passage 1OB.
- the outer cannula 20 can be used to sever the tissue sample from the host. Alternatively, a cannula disposed internally of the stylet 10 can also be used.
- the four-way valve 44 is configured to allow the dual -action pump 40 to draw saline into port 4OB.
- the dual-action pump 40 via the four-way valve 44, forces saline to flow through passage 1OB, causing the tissue sample to be transported proximally towards through-port 2OA (Fig. 5F).
- the sample encounters the mesh material 39B in a collection vial or cartridge, it remains in place while residual saline falls into the sump 55. Any remaining saline in the lumens can be drawn back into the reservoir 48 by first drawing from the lumens into the chamber 45 (Fig. 5G) and then pumping into the reservoir 48 (Fig. 5H) for subsequent use by the dual-action pump 40.
- the passage 1OF is provided with a flexible tube segment 1OR that can be pinch-clamped by means of a valve actuator 10S.
- a pair of inline connectors 10V and 1OW provides a smooth transition from a lead in part 1OP to a lead out part 1OQ to allow fluid and samples to pass through as in the earlier embodiment of passage 1OF.
- the reason for adding this capability to close the valve is to allow a stronger vacuum to be developed in the sample area 1OA by improving the volumetric efficiency of the dual action pump 40.
- the piston valve is configured as illustrated in Fig. 5F. However, unlike the situation in Fig.
- FIG. 5E in this case, there is fluid only in the sump 48 as depicted in Fig. 5D.
- the clamp 1OS is closed.
- the piston 46 is moved to the right to generate the vacuum by expanding the volume of chamber 45.
- the passage 1OP is closed, the total volume evacuated, relative to the chamber volume 45, is markedly decreased.
- This configuration of passage 1OP also has the advantage of avoiding the need for vacuum-competent sealing of the collection chamber 56 and sump 55.
- Figures 6A1-6A3 illustrate a rotary-to-linear type tissue transport assembly 57 utilizing a shuttle 10.
- the shuttle 34 is coupled to a helically threaded member via a suitable joint coupling.
- the joint coupling allows the shuttle to remain in a generally fixed orientation (e.g., upwardly oriented) while an inner cannula 21 with external threads are rotated against the stylet 10 (provided with internal threads), which allows the inner cannula 21 to convert the rotary motion of the cannula 21 into a linear motion while the stylet 10 remains stationary.
- the number and nature of the internal threads can be designed to achieve a sufficient transport speed with little or no back drive or backlash in the system.
- a fixed elongate slide 34B passing through and engaged in a slot 34A in the shuttle 34 may be used to prevent the shuttle 34 from rotating while permitting it to travel along the cannula 20.
- An outer cannula 20 can be used to sever the tissue sample from its main mass.
- a cannula disposed internally of the stylet 10 can also be used. Thereafter, the internal cannula 21 is rotated against the internal threads of the stylet 10 to transport the shuttle 34 to a tissue ejection port 2OA
- Figures 6B1-6B3 illustrate a linear motion by longitudinal expansion of a plurality of nested elongated members.
- the shuttle 34 is connected to a first elongated member 21 A that is nestable to second elongated member 2 IB, that is nestable to a third elongated member 21C and so on.
- the shuttle 34 and nested elongated members are disposed inside the stylet 10 (not shown for clarity).
- any of a variety of linear actuator devices may be employed. As in the embodiment of Figs.
- a fixed elongate slide 34B passing through and engaged in a slot 34A in the shuttle 34 may be used to prevent the shuttle 34 from rotating while permitting it to travel along the cannula 20.
- Each of the nested members may be provided with a stop so that when it reaches the end of a permitted range of travel relative to the member in which it is inserted, it is prevented from rotating further. In this way, only the most proximal member (e.g., 21C) needs to be rotated to extend and retract the shuttle 34.
- the outer cannula 20 can be used to sever the tissue sample from its main mass.
- a cannula disposed internally of the stylet 10 can also be used.
- a suitable mechanism can be used to translate the shuttle in a linear motion between the first port 1OA and second port 2OA.
- a Bowden type cable can be connected to the first elongated member through the interior of the second and third elongated members so that one to one movement of the cable would force the first elongated member 21A to telescope out of the interior of the second elongated member 2 IB. Further expansion of the cable would force the second elongated member 2 IB to telescope out of the interior of the third elongated member 21C (Fig. 6B2). Retraction of the cable would force the member to be nested inside each other in proximal direction (Fig. 6B3).
- a hydraulic mechanism can be used to telescopically expand these members by pressurizing the interiors of the elongated members 2 IB and 21 C with a suitable bio-compatible liquid. Retraction of the members 21A, 21B, and 21C into a nested configuration can be achieved by providing a vacuum that extracts the liquid out of the interiors of the elongated members.
- Orifices 34A can be formed in the underside of shuttle 34 (e.g., Figs. 4A and 4C) so that vacuum can be provided for siphoning of tissue at port 1OA and ejection of the tissue by pressurized fluid at port 2OA into a tissue vial or cartridge.
- a mechanical ejector 34B can also be used.
- each of the above embodiments can be utilized with a suitably sized stylet.
- the internal volume is sufficient to capture a mass of at least 150 milligrams of biological tissues, e.g., turkey breast tissues.
- the internal volume is sufficient to capture a mass of at least 50 milligrams or more of biological tissues, e.g., turkey breast tissues.
- the length of the stylet 10 can be of any suitable lengths, such as, for example, about 250 to about 300 millimeters.
- the volume V of the housing containing all of the components of the device 100 is preferably 500 cubic centimeters or less and preferably about 320 cubic centimeters with particularly preferable dimensions of about 40 millimeters by about 40 millimeters and about 200 millimeters.
- the term "about” or “approximately” for any numerical values indicates a suitable dimensional tolerance that allows the part or collection of components to function for its intended purpose as a biopsy cutter, biopsy system or the combination of both the system and cutter.
- the cutting action by the cannula 20 can be by translation, rotation, translation and rotation or a combination of these movements along with back and forth axial movements of the cannula 20 as part of the cutting strategy.
- the drive unit can be a suitable drive unit such as the one shown and described, by way of example, in Figures 2, 9A, and 1OA of U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2005/0165328 published on July 28, 2005, which publication is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this application.
- the examples shown in the illustrations and described in detail above can be integrated with one or more of four exemplary marking systems.
- each of four marking systems can be integrated with each of the examples described above to provide for at least 32 different integrated biopsy cutter and marker systems.
- those skilled in the art can combine each marker system with each of the biopsy cutter systems as appropriate to arrive at a suitable permutation of biopsy sampling device and integrated marker.
- FIGS 7A-7G a marker system utilizing a hook type marker 50 (i.e., a "harpoon") to prevent migration of the marker 50 once it has been deployed, is shown.
- the hook type marker 50 with hook 52 can be deployed in sequence or simultaneously with the sampling of biopsy tissues with the various technologies described in relation to Figures 1-6 above.
- a member e.g., an internal D-Rod 14A, 14B, or the outer cannula 20
- a second tracer 14B is provided with a cut-out portion 14Bl having a ramp 14B2 formed on a distal end of the rod 14B.
- the ramp 14B2 can be used (depending on whether the cannula 20 or rod 14B is axially translated only, rotated only or a combination of axial translation and rotation) to ensure that the marker 50 is deposited sufficiently near the tissue sampling site.
- Various marker configurations can be utilized. For example, as shown in Fig. 7D, a marker with wire like hooks 50A, square sectioned hook 5OB, or marker with serrated edges 50C can be used in this system.
- a marker system utilizing a split ring marker 60 can be utilized with various biopsy techniques described above in relation to Figures 1-5.
- the split-ring marker 60 can be mounted to the stylet 10 via a suitable technique such as, for example, crimping, swaging or semi-permanent bonding.
- an intermediate member 38 that forms a seal with the cannula or cutter 20 can be provided to maintain a generally constant outer diameter of the cannula 20 without an abrupt transition to the tip 11.
- the split-ring marker 60 can be deployed by itself, simultaneously with the sampling of the tissue, prior to sampling or subsequent to the sampling.
- the stylet tip 11 can be actuated proximally towards the user to force the split-ring marker 60 to detach from the tip 11.
- the outer cannula 20 can be actuated distally away from the user to force the split-ring marker 60 to separate from the stylet tip 11.
- a marker system using a blossom-type marker 70 can be utilized with various biopsy techniques described above in relation to Figures 1 and 2.
- the blossom marker 70 is mounted on a specially configured stylet tip 110 (Fig. 9C), which has grooves 112 and ramps 114 disposed about a longitudinal axis of the tip 110.
- the blossom marker 70 can be mounted by a suitable technique, such as, for example, crimping, swaging, or casting onto the specially configured stylet tip 110.
- a suitable technique such as, for example, crimping, swaging, or casting onto the specially configured stylet tip 110.
- the outer cannula 20 can be moved distally away from the user to force the blossom marker to be separated from the stylet tip 110.
- the ramps 114 on the tip 110 force the sectioned tips 62A-62E to blossom radially, thereby forming hooks 64A-64E.
- the stylet tip 110 can be actuated proximally towards the user so that the marker is deployed via contact against the outer cannula 20.
- FIG. 1OA another marker system is shown which uses a spiral-type marker 80 in conjunction with various biopsy systems described above in relation to Figures 1-6.
- a coiled marker wire 80 can be disposed in a hollowed out section 110 of the stylet tip 11.
- a suitable deployment mechanism can be used to eject the coiled marker wire out of its storage space in the stylet tip 11.
- the deployment mechanism can be a suitable mechanism, such as, for example, a linear-to-rotary motion converter that converts a linear motion into a rotary motion to rotatably expel the marker.
- each marker can be, for example, stainless steel, gold, titanium, platinum, tantalum, barium sulfate, biodegradable iron or shape memory polymer or metal alloy such as Nitinol. It is noted that Nitinol is radio-opaque, ultrasonically opaque and MRI compatible and therefore would be preferred by itself or in combination with other materials described herein and as known to those skilled in the art. Further, the markers can be of any suitable size so that it can be fitted onto a 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, or 16 gauge needle. [0097] Although the markers have been shown as a single deployment marker, some of the embodiments disclosed herein can be utilized in a multiple deployment aspect.
- the tip 11 can be configured to store a plurality of harpoon markers 50; the stylet 10 can be mounted with a longitudinal series of split-ring markers 60; the tip 11 can be configured with a cutter so that multiple helical markers 80 can be deployed.
- the paddle transport of Figs. 1A-1D can be utilized with the threaded transport of Figs. 6A1-6A3 by forming threads on the paddle connectors 18A, 16A, 14A, and 12A.
- the roller transport of Figs. 2A-2E can be utilized for the paddle connectors of Figs. 1A-1D.
- Figs. 5C can be utilized for any of the transport subassemblies described herein.
- the hydraulic and vacuum transport system of Figs. 5D-5G can be utilized in any one of the embodiments described herein.
- various permutations of components, sub-components and features can be utilized with the embodiments described herein and each seven transport devices is not limited only to the specific embodiment described herein.
- controller 350 such as a programmable microprocessor controller
Abstract
The present invention provides for exemplary embodiments of a single-insertion, multiple sampling biopsy device. Exemplary embodiments of a single-insertion, multiple sampling device with integrated marker release.
Description
SINGLE-INSERTION, MULTIPLE SAMPLING BIOPSY
DEVICE USABLE WITH VARIOUS TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
AND INTEGRATED MARKERS
Priority Data and Incorporation by Reference
[0001] This application claims benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60/707,228 filed August 10, 2005 which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to a tissue biopsy sampling device.
Background of the Invention
[0003] It is sometimes desirable or necessary to obtain specimens of tissue from humans and other animals, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancerous tumors, premalignant conditions, and other diseases or disorders. For example, when it is discovered that suspicious conditions exist, either by means of x-ray or ultrasound imaging in various tissues of the body, a physician usually performs a biopsy to determine if the cells at the suspected site are cancerous or benign.
[0004] A biopsy can be done either by an open or percutaneous technique. Open biopsy is an invasive procedure using a scalpel, by either a portion (incisional biopsy) being removed or the entire mass (excisional biopsy) is removed. Percutaneous biopsy is usually done with a needle-like instrument through a relatively small incision, and can be performed by fine needle aspiration (FNA) or through the taking of a core biopsy sample. In FNA biopsy, individual cells or clusters of cells are obtained for cytologic examination and can be prepared such as in a Papanicolaou smear. In a core biopsy, a core or fragment of the tissue is obtained for histological examination.
[0005] Uncontaminated and intact tissue from the organ, lesion, or tumor is preferred by medical personnel in order to arrive at a definitive diagnosis regarding the patient's condition. In most cases only part of the tissue in question needs to be sampled. The portions of tissue extracted must be indicative of the organ, lesion, or tumor as a whole. Often, multiple tissue samples from various locations of the mass being sampled may be taken.
[0006] The percutaneous biopsy procedure can be performed utilizing various techniques and devices. One such biopsy device can include an inner stylet positioned inside an outer cannula, where the stylet is able to slide into and out of the cannula. The stylet can be a solid, pointed needle having a tissue sampling recess, and the cannula can be a hollow, open-ended needle having a sharp tip. The stylet and cannula can be manipulated cooperatively to capture a tissue sample in the sample recess. Such existing devices can be manually operated, semi-automated, and automated.
[0007] US Patent No. 6,485,436 shows a multiple sample biopsy needle with a hydraulic mechanism that circulates fluid from the tip of the needle back to a receiving basket or baskets. A revolver-type array of receiving chambers is disclosed.
[0008] US Patent No. 5,827,305 shows a tissue sampling needle that pushes a sample proximally using a saline wash. Samples remain spaced apart within the needle such that the sequence of their collection is preserved. Samples can also be removed from a port while the needle remains in place. No mechanical transport mechanisms or drives are disclosed. [0009] US Patent No. 5,526,822 shows a transport system that uses a cannula and knock-out pin combined with a vacuum source to shuttle a tissue sample to a multiple-chamber cassette where it is knocked out. The cannula is then repositioned for another sample. The vacuum source is external. A revolving sample cassette is also shown. A vent opening in each sample cylinder of the cassette is provided to eject the fluid used to transport the tissue sample. A removable disposable needle-bearing cassette interfaces with rotary and linear drives by means of long gears and shuttles that cradle the gears. Cutters operate in rotary and linear fashion (a counter-rotating cutters embodiment is included) and the cannula can be rotated to orient the sample opening. [0010] US Patent No. 6,017,316 shows a transport system similar to US Patent No. 5,827,822 in which a cutter transports with vacuum assist. Multiple sampling with single insertion is described but not automated multiple sample-handling. The details of a drive system are not disclosed
[0011] US Patent No. 6,193,673 shows a needle with a durable part and a disposable part. An external cutting cannula rotates and advances axially to cut a sample. The tissue cutter is driven axially by a rack and pinion drive which are part of a durable component. A cradle connects the rack to the cutting cannula.
[0012] US Patent No. 5,944,673 describes a tissue extractor that rotates within a piercing needle to align with any one of multiple receiving ports while obstructing the remaining ports. The tissue sample is cut by advancing the cutter and removing by withdrawing the extractor. A vacuum holds the tissue sample in place during the removal of the tissue extractor from the cutter. The cutter rotates as it advances.
[0013] It is known to obtain a single sample with a single insertion. However, there are circumstances where there may be a need to obtain more than one samples. While the known biopsy needle can be re-inserted multiple times, such technique can cause pain and scarring of the body site. [0014] It is known to leave a marker at the biopsied site. To do so, however, a physician or healthcare provider would typically need to withdraw the biopsy needle and insert a different device to leave a marker at the biopsied site. The additional step with the marker device concurrent with the tissue sampling may not allow the marker to be deposited at the actual biopsied site, which can lead to inaccurate post-biopsy diagnosis.
Summary of the Invention
[0015] The present invention provides for exemplary embodiments of a single-insertion, multiple sampling biopsy device. The present invention also provides for exemplary embodiments of a single-insertion, multiple sampling device with integrated marker release. [0016] According to an embodiment, a biopsy device has a stylet with a distal end and a proximal end, a sample opening being provided at the distal end. An interior volume lies within the stylet and runs between the distal and proximal ends. The sample opening provides access to the interior volume. The stylet has a recovery position proximal of the distal end. A shuttle is mounted in the stylet and free to travel from the sample opening to the recovery position. The shuttle has at least one bulkhead shaped and positioned to push a sample in the shuttle toward the proximal end of the stylet. For example, the shuttle could be a trough-shaped car that is transported along the stylet. A transport subassembly may be provided which is coupled to the shuttle. The shuttle may have at least one bulkhead positioned such that is moves any tissue sample placed therein from the sample port to the proximal end of the stylet. In use, this embodiment allows a sample to be drawn into and
sample opening and into the shuttle. Once separated, the sample is carried to the recovery position at the proximal end of the stylet by the shuttle.
[0017] In a refinement of the above embodiment, the transport subassembly has a second shuttle (or more shuttles) may be provided which nests at least partly within the first (and others). In this case, multiple samples may be carried by a train of shuttles with the most deeply nested shuttle carrying a first sample and the non-nested one carrying the last. In this way, the transport subassembly moves the first shuttle and the second shuttle consecutively (and potentially further shuttles) to transport respective samples. In the above variations, within each shuttle or adjacent thereto, a bulkhead with a surface at least partly normal to a direction of travel thereof, may be provided to help push the samples in the proximal direction. For example, the bulkhead may be a wall of a trough-shaped cart. If provided, the second shuttle nested at least partly within the first, each shuttle may have a distal bulkhead that has a surface at least partly normal to a direction of travel thereof. [0018] The transport subassembly may have a spooling tape that winds and unwinds to transport the shuttle in the proximal and distal directions. The spooling tape may winds and unwind to transport the shuttle in proximal and distal directions with the shuttle being defined by a distal portion of the tape.
[0019] The transport subassembly can have a loop that runs between the opening and the recovery position with the shuttle connected to the loop and the loop winding (and/or potentially unwinding) to transport the shuttle through the stylet. The stylet may have a recovery port at the recovery position and may include a recovery member with an engaging surface that engages the sample in the shuttle to move it out of the shuttle. The recovery member may be movable within the shuttle and may cause the engaging surface to move from a position in the shuttle toward the recovery port, whereby a sample in the shuttle may be removed from the shuttle through the recovery port.
[0020] In some embodiments, the transport subassembly may include a linear actuator. The stylet may have an internal surface with internal threads, with the linear actuator including a threaded cylindrical member having external threads that mesh with the stylet internal threads. The threaded cylindrical member may be rotatable within the stylet and rotatably coupled to the first shuttle. The stylet may have an internal surface with internal threads, the linear actuator may include a threaded cylindrical member having external threads that mesh
with the stylet internal threads, the threaded cylindrical member may be rotatable within the stylet and rotatably coupled to the first shuttle and the first shuttle may have a member in engagement with the stylet that prevents the rotation of the first shuttle within the stylet. The linear actuator may include threaded cylindrical members having external and internal threads distributed among them such that when the cylindrical members are nested, one within another, mating pairs of the external and internal threads are in mesh, one of the cylindrical members may be rotatably coupled to the first shuttle.
[0021] The linear actuator may include threaded cylindrical members having external and internal threads distributed among them such that when the cylindrical members are nested, one within another, mating pairs of the external and internal threads are in mesh. Then, one of the cylindrical members may be rotatably coupled to the first shuttle. The first shuttle may have a member in engagement with the stylet that prevents the rotation of the first shuttle within the stylet. [0022] According to another embodiment, a biopsy device has a stylet with a distal end and a proximal end. The stylet has a sample opening and an interior volume adjacent its distal end. The opening provides access to the interior volume and the stylet has a recovery position proximal of the distal end. A resilient tape, with a distal end that is guided by the stylet is movable along the stylet in proximal and distal directions. The stylet may have an edge guide that receives the tape distal end and which, when the tape distal is moved in the distal direction, shapes the tape distal end into an open shape that defines a recess to allow a sample to be received in the recess. The tape distal end may return to a closed shape when moved proximal of the edge guide thereby securing the sample for transport. [0023] According to another embodiment, a biopsy device has a stylet with a distal end and a proximal end. The stylet has a sample opening near the distal end and a recovery position near the proximal end. The stylet has an interior volume adjacent the stylet distal end, the opening providing access to the interior volume. Also provided is a cassette with multiple recesses, each having an access and a fluid-permeable blind end. The cassette is positioned at the recovery position to align a selected one of the cassette recesses with the recovery position such that the selected cassette recess is in fluid communication with the interior volume of the stylet. A transport mechanism forces a fluid from the stylet distal end toward the stylet proximal end such that fluid exits the blind end of the selected cassette recess,
whereby a specimen is flushed into the selected cassette recess and is caught by it. The transport mechanism may include a storage container and transports fluid from the storage container to the stylet distal end.
[0024] The transport mechanism may includes a reservoir, a pump, and a three way valve. The stylet may include a fluid lumen adjacent the interior volume. The three way valve may connect the fluid lumen, the reservoir, and the pump. The transport mechanism may operate the pump and the three way valve to transport fluid from the reservoir to the stylet distal end during a transport cycle and to recover fluid remaining in the fluid lumen by returning the fluid to the reservoir, during a reset cycle. [0025] According to another embodiment, a biopsy device has a stylet having distal and proximal ends, a harvest position, at the distal end, where tissue samples are received, and a delivery position proximal of the harvest position. The stylet may have a marker held at the stylet distal end with a transport member within the stylet. The transport member may be movable in an axial direction between the harvest and delivery positions to receive samples at the harvest end and deliver samples at the delivery end. The transport member may be further movable beyond the harvest position, or further movable in a direction other than the axial direction, to push at least a portion of the marker to a position that causes the marker to be deployed. The transport member may be further movable beyond the harvest position to push at least a portion of the marker to a position that causes the marker to be deployed. The transport member may be further movable in a direction other than the axial direction to push at least a portion of the marker to a position that causes the marker to be deployed. The marker may include a wire coil which may be housed by the stylet prior to deployment and which may be deployed by rotating the transport member around the axial direction. The transport member may have a distal edge having a recess, the marker may include a hook which may be housed by the stylet prior to deployment and which may be deployed by rotating the transport member around the axial direction to move the recess away from the marker such that when the transport member may be advanced distally, the marker may be pushed by the distal edge. [0026] The stylet may have a tip and the marker may include a deformable member that may be elastically secured to the tip, the marker may be deployable by moving the transport member beyond the harvest position to push the marker from the tip. The marker may
include a split ring that may be elastically secured to the tip. The marker may be deployable by moving the transport member beyond the harvest position to push the marker from the tip. The marker may include a flexible member that may be elastically secured to the tip. [0027] The transport member may have a distal tip with a ramp and the marker may have a deformable part that may be proximal of the ramp. In this case, the transport member may cause the deformable part to deform when the transport member may be moved proximally of the harvest position. The marker may have a blooming part that may be proximal of the ramp so that the transport member causes the deformable part to bloom when the transport member is moved proximally of the harvest position. [0028] According to an embodiment, a biopsy device has a stylet with distal and proximal ends and a sample opening within an interior volume adjacent its distal end. The opening provides access to the interior volume. The stylet has a recovery position proximal of the distal end where samples are removed from the stylet. A shuttle mounted in the stylet is free to travel from the sample opening to the recovery position. The shuttle has at least one bulkhead shaped and positioned to push a sample in the shuttle toward the proximal end of the style. A transport subassembly coupled to the shuttle bulkhead moves a tissue sample from the sample port to the proximal end of the stylet. A second shuttle can be nested at least partly within the first to allow additional samples to be recovered without removing the needle. [0029] The nested shuttles are preferably located at the sample opening. In this case, the transport subassembly moves the shuttles consecutively to transport respective samples to the recovery position. Preferably the shuttles are used once in a disposable needle portion so there is no need to place the shuttles back to the opening after transporting them to the recovery position. [0030] Preferably, the shuttle has a distal bulkhead with a surface at least partly normal to a direction of travel so that that the distal bulkhead can push the sample in the proximal direction. The shuttles can be open at the bottom or closed.
[0031] In an alternative embodiment, the transport subassembly includes a spooling tape that winds and unwinds to transport the shuttle in a proximal direction. To harvest multiple samples, the tape can be extended and rewound repeatedly. The shuttle can be defined by the shape of a distal part of the tape in this case. The distal end of the tape preferably wraps
naturally into a closed shape which is opened by engaging edges of the tape in slots at the distal end of the stylet. When the tape is pulled proximally, the edges disengage from the slots and the sample is held by the closed shape and protected from rubbing against the stylet as it is transported. [0032] In another embodiment, the transport subassembly has a loop that runs between the opening and the recovery position, the shuttle being connected to the loop and the transport subassembly winding the loop to transport the shuttle through the stylet. Preferably ,the stylet has a recovery port at the recovery position. S recovery member with an engaging surface is movable within the shuttle while at the recovery position so as to cause the engaging surface to move from a position in the shuttle toward the recovery port. In this way a sample in the shuttle is removed from the shuttle through the recovery port. [0033] In another embodiment, the transport subassembly includes a linear actuator. One type of linear actuator employs threads on the internal surface of the stylet and a threaded cylindrical member with external threads that mesh with the stylet internal threads. The threaded cylindrical member is rotatable within the stylet and rotatably coupled to the first shuttle. Preferably, a longitudinal member in engagement with the stylet and the shuttle prevents the rotation of the shuttle within the stylet. In a variation of this, the linear actuator includes multiple threaded cylindrical members having external and internal threads distributed among them such that when the cylindrical members are nested, one within another, mating pairs of the external and internal threads are in mesh, one of the cylindrical members being rotatably coupled to the first shuttle. In this case, also, preferably, a longitudinal member in engagement with the stylet and the shuttle prevents the rotation of the shuttle within the stylet. [0034] According to yet another embodiment, the biopsy device has a stylet having a distal end and a proximal end, the stylet having a sample opening near the distal end and a recovery position near the proximal end. The stylet has an interior volume adjacent the stylet distal end, the opening providing access to the interior volume. There is a cassette with multiple recesses, each having an access and a fluid-permeable blind end, positioned at the recovery position to align a selected one of the cassette recesses with the recovery position. The alignment is such that the selected cassette recess is in fluid communication with the interior volume of the stylet. A transport mechanism forces a fluid from the stylet distal end toward
the stylet proximal end such that fluid exits the blind end of the selected cassette recess, whereby a specimen is flushed into the selected cassette recess and is caught by it. [0035] Preferably, the transport mechanism includes a storage container and transports fluid from the storage container to the stylet distal end. More preferably, the transport mechanism includes: a reservoir, a pump, and a multi-way valve and the stylet includes a fluid lumen adjacent the interior volume. Preferably, the three way valve connects the fluid lumen, the reservoir, and the pump and the transport mechanism operates the pump and the multi-way valve to transport fluid from the reservoir to the stylet distal end during a transport cycle and to recover fluid remaining in the fluid lumen by returning the fluid to the reservoir, during a reset cycle. Preferably, the cassette recesses are linked together by flexible connections to form a bandolier.
[0036] Also, preferably, a vacuum source of the transport mechanism includes a vacuum connection from the vacuum source to the selected recess blind end to aid in drawing a specimen into the selected recess. In this case, preferably, the stylet has two parallel lumens, a primary lumen for transporting specimens and a secondary lumen for conveying fluid a proximal end of the stylet to the distal end of the stylet where the fluid returns through the primary lumen. The stylet has a sample opening for receiving specimens from a host at its distal end and the stylet carries a cutting cannula that surrounds the stylet and selectively covers the sample opening, the drive mechanism conveying fluid to transport specimens only when the cutting cannula covers the sample opening.
[0037] In another embodiment, a biopsy sample extraction needle has a sample extraction end, recovery end, and a transport channel linking the extraction and recovery ends. A pump with a multi-way valve is connected to a fluid reservoir linked to the transport channel such that the pump can: draw a vacuum at at least the transport end with the multi-way valve in a first setting, draw fluid from the reservoir with the multi-way valve in a second setting, and flush the transport channel from the extraction end to the recovery end to transport a sample through the transport channel with the multi-way valve in a third setting. [0038] Preferably, the first and third multi-way valve settings are identical. The pump is preferably a syringe which forms a part of disposable, single-use sterile set. The pump can recover residual saline from the transport channel and deliver it to the reservoir. A volume- reducing valve is preferably provided to reduces a total sealed volume in fluid with the
recovery end when the vacuum is drawn by the pump. As a result of this, the vacuum can be stronger when the sample is harvested. The valve can be released after the sample is obtained. The valve can be a tube pinch valve that is part of the lumen through which samples are transported. [0039] In another embodiment, a biopsy device has a tissue extraction portion and a recovery portion, remote from the tissue extraction portion. A channel connects the tissue extraction portion and the recovery portion. Preferably, the biopsy device includes a biopsy needle. The tissue extraction portion has a receiving lumen and a cutting blade. A syringe and a flow controller have a first configuration in which the syringe draws a vacuum at the tissue extraction portion, which in turn draws tissue from a host into the receiving portion. The syringe and flow controller have a second configuration in which the syringe flushes fluid from the tissue extraction portion to the recovery portion to transport tissue samples thereto. [0040] Preferably a disposable component is provided as a sterilized single-use component which includes the syringe and a durable component that houses a motor to drive the syringe. Preferably, the syringe and flow controller have a third configuration in which the syringe draws fluid from a reservoir before flushing the fluid from the tissue extraction portion to the recovery portion.
[0041] In another embodiment, a biopsy device has a stylet with distal and proximal ends, a harvest position, at the distal end, where tissue samples are received, and a delivery position proximal of the harvest position. The stylet has a marker held at the stylet distal end. A transport member within the stylet is movable in an axial direction between the harvest and delivery positions to receive samples at the harvest end and deliver samples at the delivery end. The transport member is further movable beyond the harvest position, or further movable in a direction other than the axial direction, to push at least a portion of the marker to a position that causes the marker to be deployed.
[0042] Preferably, the transport member is further movable beyond the harvest position to push at least a portion of the marker to a position that causes the marker to be deployed. Alternatively, the transport member is further movable in a direction other than the axial direction to push at least a portion of the marker to a position that causes the marker to be deployed. In an embodiment, the marker includes a wire coil which is housed by the stylet
prior to deployment and which is deployed by rotating the transport member around the axial direction.
[0043] In another embodiment of the marker device, the transport member has a distal edge having a recess, the marker includes a hook which is housed by the stylet prior to deployment and which is deployed by rotating the transport member around the axial direction to move the recess away from the marker such that when the transport member is advanced distally, the marker is pushed by the distal edge.
[0044] In yet another embodiment of the marker device, the stylet has a tip and the marker includes a deformable member that is elastically secured to the tip, the marker being deployable by moving the transport member beyond the harvest position to push the marker from the tip. In still another embodiment, the stylet has a tip and the marker includes a split ring that is elastically secured to the tip, the marker being deployable by moving the transport member beyond the harvest position to push the marker from the tip. [0045] In another embodiment, the stylet has a tip and the marker includes a flexible member that is elastically secured to the tip. The marker is deployable by moving the transport member beyond the harvest position to push the marker from the tip. In this case, the transport member preferably has a distal tip with a ramp and the marker has a deformable part that is proximal of the ramp, the transport member causing the deformable part to deform when the transport member is moved proximally of the harvest position. Preferably, the transport member has a distal tip with a ramp and the marker has a blooming part that is proximal of the ramp. The transport member causes the deformable part to bloom when the transport member is moved proximally of the harvest position.
[0046] In an embodiment, a method of performing a tissue biopsy includes severing a tissue sample from a host within a shuttle located inside a biopsy needle, the shuttle being movable within the biopsy needle, holding the tissue sample in the shuttle while moving the shuttle from a distal end of the biopsy needle to a proximal end to transport the tissue sample, and repeating the severing and holding steps without removing the biopsy needle from the host. In a preferred embodiment, the shuttle is connected to a loop and the moving includes revolving the loop around endpoints located at the distal and proximal ends. In another preferred embodiment, a removal member is extended into the shuttle at the proximal end and removing it from the shuttle.
[0047] Preferably, the method includes applying a vacuum to the biopsy needle prior to severing the tissue sample. In an embodiment, moving of the shuttle includes retracting a linear actuator or, in yet another embodiment, it includes rotating a threaded lumen to which the shuttle is threaded. A first instance of the severing and holding steps to transport a first sample is preferably done with a different shuttle from a second instance. More preferably, moving the shuttle includes separating it from a nested set of shuttles. [0048] In another embodiment, a method of performing a tissue biopsy includes transporting an excised tissue sample to the end of a flat elongate member held within a biopsy needle. The transporting includes wrapping the end of the elongate member over the sample to prevent it from rubbing against the biopsy needle. Preferably, the elongate member is elastic at its end and the wrapping is a result of the release of a deformation of the elongate member end. Also, preferably, the transporting includes wrapping the elongate member about a spool. [0049] In another embodiment, a tissue biopsy includes drawing a vacuum in a biopsy needle with a pump to move a portion of a host to be sampled into the biopsy needle for excision and transporting an excised sample of the host through the needle by flushing fluid from the pump. Preferably, the pump is a syringe. Preferably, the pump has a chamber and the vacuum is drawn by expanding the chamber and the fluid is flushed by compressing the chamber. Also, preferably, the vacuum is drawn by expanding the chamber and the flushing includes filling the chamber by expanding it while in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir and subsequently compressing the chamber to expel the fluid.
[0050] In another embodiment, a method of performing a tissue biopsy includes cutting a tissue sample by axially moving a cutting cannula of a biopsy needle relative a stylet that holds a sample within the cutting cannula in a first direction and deploying a marker by moving the at least a portion of the stylet in a second direction relative to the cutting cannula. Preferably, the marker is a split ring held on the stylet until pushed off by the cutting cannula. Alternatively the marker is a hook and the deploying is performed by rotating a shuttle held by the stylet.
[0051] According to another embodiment, a multiple sample biopsy device has a sampling mechanism that cuts tissue samples and a flexible sock wrapped over a support so as to define a recess holding open an access to the sock. A transport mechanism conveys a first tissue sample into the recess of the sock and partially everts by pulling a blind end thereof thereby
extending a length of the recess to provide room for another sample and simultaneously transporting the first tissue sample along a direction of the pulling. Preferably, the sampling mechanism includes a hollow cannula having an interior, the sock being located in the interior. Preferably, the sock is of a mesh. The sample can be moved into the sock using suction or by pushing it with fluid. The sample can be drawn into the sock just by moving the sock like a 360 degree conveyor belt. In that case fluid could be provided to just lubricate the sample. Also, the sock is preferably porous and the transport mechanism conveys tissue samples into the recess by flushing against the sample pushing it into the recess and wherein the fluid flows out of the sock. Alternatively a vacuum can be used to pull the into the sock. The vacuum can be the same vacuum provided for drawing the sample into the sample recess before cutting the sample.
[0052] According to another embodiment, a multiple sample biopsy device has a sampling mechanism that cuts tissue samples. The device has a flexible sock with an access to the sock interior, the sock being an elongate member having a longitudinal axis. A transport mechanism conveys a first tissue sample into the recess of the sock after a first tissue sample is cut and conveys a second tissue sample into the recess of the sock after the second tissue sample is cut such that the tissue samples are arranged in a row along the longitudinal axis. Preferably, the sampling mechanism includes a hollow cannula having an interior, the sock being located in the interior. Preferably, the sock is of a mesh. Preferably, the sock is porous and the transport mechanism conveys tissue samples into the recess by flushing against the sample pushing it into the recess and wherein the fluid flows out of the sock. Preferably, when the transport mechanism conveys a first tissue sample into the recess of the sock, it partially everts the sock by pulling a blind end thereof thereby extending a length of the recess to provide room for the second sample and simultaneously transports the first tissue sample along a direction of the pulling. Alternatively, when the transport mechanism conveys a first tissue sample into the recess of the sock, it partially everts the sock by pulling a blind end of the sock along the longitudinal axis thereof, thereby extending a length of the recess to provide room for the second sample and simultaneously transports the first tissue sample along the longitudinal axis. [0053] According to another embodiment, a method of performing a tissue biopsy includes, in a biopsy needle, cutting a succession of tissue samples and forcing each in turn into a sock,
aligning them along the length of the sock and removing the biopsy needle and recovering the tissue samples by removing the sock. Preferably, the order of the samples in the sock at the end of the method corresponds to the order in which the samples were cut. [0054] According to another embodiment of a multiple sample biopsy device a sampling mechanism cuts tissue samples and a chain of paddles connected together such that they can be nested together and pulled as a chain by expanding the chain by pulling only one of the paddles. The sampling mechanism conveys a first tissue sample adjacent a first one of the paddles on a proximal side thereof. A drive moves the first one in the proximal direction less than a distance required for the first one to engage a second adjacent one of the paddles such that the first paddle moves the first tissue sample proximally without causing the second paddle to move. The sampling mechanism conveys a second tissue sample adjacent a second one of the paddles on a proximal side thereof. The drive moves the second one in the proximal direction less than a distance required for the second one to engage a third adjacent one of the paddles such that the first and second paddles move the first and second tissue samples, respectively, without causing a third of the paddles to move. Preferably, the sampling mechanism includes a hollow cannula having an interior, the chain of paddles being arranged in a series within and along the interior.
[0055] In all of the above devices, a vacuum source and a power source may be provided in a self-contained hand-held biopsy device. In all of the methods, a biopsy unit may contain a controller programmed to execute the methods automatically or contingent on consecutive command being entered through the biopsy device.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0056] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and constitute part of this specification, illustrate presently preferred exemplary embodiments of the invention, and, together with the general description given above and the detailed description given below, serve to explain features of the invention.
[0057] Figures 1A-1D illustrate a transport subassembly for a biopsy device according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [0058] Figures 2A-2E illustrate another transport assembly.
[0059] Figures 3A and 3B illustrate yet another biopsy transport system.
[0060] Figures 4A-4C illustrate yet another tissue transport system for a biopsy device.
[0061] Figures 5A-5J illustrate a tissue transport system utilizing saline for deposit into a bandolier type collection chamber. [0062] Figure 6A1-6A3 illustrate a tissue transport using a threaded type inner cannula.
[0063] Figures 6B1-6B3 illustrate a tissue transport using a telescoping drive.
[0064] Figures 7A-7D illustrate an integrated biopsy marker system for each of the transport assembly of Figures 1-6.
[0065] Figures 8A and 8B illustrate another integrated biopsy marker system for the transport assembly of Figures 1-6.
[0066] Figures 9A-9C illustrate a further integrated biopsy marker system for each of the transport assembly of Figures 1-6.
[0067] Figures 1OA and 1OB illustrate yet another integrated biopsy marker system for each of the transport assembly of Figures 1-6. [0068] Figure 11 shows a controller.
[0069] Figures 12A and 12B show an embodiment of a paddle transport mechanism
Detailed Description of the Preferred Exemplary Embodiments
[0070] Figures 1-10 illustrate the preferred exemplary embodiments which utilize the same reference numeral to indicate generally similar components. In particular, Figure IA shows a perspective view of a stylet 10 coupled to the single-insertion, multiple samples biopsy transport subassembly 100 having distal end IOOA and proximal end IOOB that can be implemented in a multiple sampling biopsy device (not shown). The transport subassembly 100 includes the stylet 10, which has a tip 11 at the distal end IOOA and an outer cutting cannula 20 covering a substantial portion of the stylet 10 and a first port 1OA. Extending through a hollow portion of the stylet 10 are a plurality of nested paddles 12, 14, 16, and 18 coupled to a drive unit at the proximal end IOOB, and other ancillary components of the device 100 such as respective saline or vacuum reservoirs, motor drive, reduction gears, switches and sensors (not shown).
[0071] The transport subassembly 100 operates by retracting the outer cannula 20 proximally to expose the first port 1OA. Vacuum can be provided to the lumen 1OB with orifices 1OC to allow the lumen 1OB to siphon biological tissue into the port 1OA (Fig. IA). The outer cannula 20 is extended distally to sever the tissue BSM from its main mass. Alternatively, a cannula disposed internally of the stylet 10 can also be used. Once the tissue BSM has separated from the main mass, two of the paddles 12 and 14 are retracted proximally. The longitudinal distance between the two paddles and the port 1OA partly define the size of tissue sample per retraction of the two paddles. As shown in Fig. IB, the device is now ready for a subsequent sample with paddles 14 and 16. As shown in Fig. 1C, to ensure that the plurality of paddles can be retained in the stylet 10 without reducing the internal volume that would be needed to transport the tissue BSM through the internal passage of stylet 10, each paddle and its corresponding connector can be mounted in an arcuate offset configuration. [0072] Referring to Figures 12A and 12B, in an embodiment, the paddles 412 ,413, 414 are linked together as a chain so that only the most proximal one 414 of the paddle elements needs to be moved by a drive 450. Thus, moving the most proximal paddle 414 first a particular distance in a proximal direction, which distance is less than or equal to a link 404 length, will not cause the next paddle 413 to move. But a further movement will cause the most proximal paddle 414 to engage the next paddle 413 causing it to move. Paddle 413 would then engage the next paddle 412 after it is moved beyond the length of its link 403. If a sample is received and moved by the paddle 414 while leaving the other paddles in place, then the drive 450 only needs to moved the paddles 412, 413, and 414 in a single direction for multiple samples. The final result after multiple samples is shown in Fig. 12B. The links 402, 403 may be guided by openings or slots in the proximal adjacent paddle, for example as indicated at 432. In addition, to ensure the paddles don't move until positively engaged by the proximally adjacent paddle, the paddles themselves may be frictionally engaged within a surrounding cannula. This friction would be overcome by the drive 450. [0073] Referring to Figure 2A, a flexible transport mechanism is shown and described. In this embodiment, the transport trough 22A can be a similar material as extension 22B. Alternatively, the trough 22A can be an arcuate sectioned polymer tube 22A coupled to a flexible extender 22B, which is winds onto a roller 24. As is the case above, an outer cannula 20 (not shown for clarity) is used to sever the tissue from its main mass. Alternatively, a
cannula disposed internally of the stylet 10 can also be used. Thereafter, the extender 22B is rolled counterclockwise to move the section 22A proximally. To ensure that the arcuate section 22A can retain the tissue sample on the surface 22C, the stylet 10 can be provided with tracks 23A and 23B to allow the section 22A to be flattened due to the plastic material of the section 22A as the extender 22B is moved distally. When the extender 22B is moved proximally, the edges of the section 22A can disengage from the rails 23A and 23B, thereby allowing the flexible arcuate section 22A to fold inward forming a folded-in configuration 22D. This folding in of the polymer section 22A allows the section 22A to clamp over the biopsy sample (Fig. 2C) for transport proximally. As the sample is transported proximally, the sample enters an area of stylet 10 proximate port 2OA. A keyed boss portion 26 can be provided inside the stylet 10 so that as the section 22A reaches the port the boss 26 spreads the polymer section 22A apart, from the closed configuration 22D, back to the open configuration of 22A, thereby releasing the grip on the tissue sample. At the same time, the boss 26 forces the tissue into a collection chamber (Fig. 2D). The extender 22B can be unrolled to move the polymer section 22A for engagement against tracks 23 A and 23B for a subsequent tissue sampling. The extender 22B can be any suitable materials that allow for application of axial force distally to move the section 22A while permitting the extender 22B to be rolled in a circular configuration. [0074] While in the foregoing embodiment, a boss 26 is illustrated as a means for spreading the closed section 22D to open it into the open configuration 22A to release the sample, other means for opening the section 22D are possible. For example, guides similar to rails 23A can be provided at the proximal end which catch the edges of the rolled section 22D and gradually unwrap it. Such guides could be provided in the form of an insert in the stylet 10. [0075] Referring to Figure 3A, another transport subassembly is provided. In this embodiment, the transport includes an inner cannula 28 surrounded by a nylon mesh tube (or "sock") 30. Nylon braid or weave having similar weight and elasticity similar to a woman's hose is suitable. This would allow the tube 30 to be stretched over the inner cannula 28 and to evert easily. Also, preferably, the tube 30 can be of hydrophobic material or have a hydrophobic surface to help prevent tissue samples adhering to it. For example a mesh coated with PolyTetraFluoroEthylene (PTFE) may be used.
[0076] A passageway 1OB is provided to permit fluid communication between the mesh tube 30 and the passage 1OB. In one embodiment, saline is provided via passage 1OB while vacuum is provided in the mesh tube 30, which causes tissue BSM to be moved into the tube 30. A support tube 49 allows the mesh tube 30 to be everted over the inner cannula 28 as samples BSM are forced into it. Preferably the mesh tube 30 has a surface that helps to ensure positive engagement with samples, such as a surface covered with spines or hooks as illustrated. As each sample is drawn into the mesh tube 30, the mesh tube becomes ready to accept another sample. The mesh tube 30 itself may serve as a removable carrier that holds the samples BSM and separates them for delivery to a biopsy laboratory. [0077] A saline flush may be provided to help ensure samples are moved into the mesh tube 30. This may provide lubrication as well as positive transfer into the mesh tube 30. The proximal end 32 of the mesh tube 30 may be pulled by a line 47. The drive mechanism for pulling the line 47 may include a pulley, for example. Extraction of the tissue BSM can be achieved by back flushing the tube 30 with saline, causing the sample to be ejected from the tube 30 as the tube 30 is counter-everted at a recovery position. In this case, the support tube 49 and the mesh tube 30 may be transported through the stylet 10 to recover position and the mesh tube 30 counter-everted by pulling at the leading edge 51 by a tow line (not shown). [0078] After the samples are harvested, the mesh tube 30 can be removed from the biopsy device. The samples can remain in a row in the tube thereby keeping the samples organized according to the order in which they were taken.
[0079] As is the case above, an outer cannula 20 (not shown for clarity) is used to sever the tissue from its main mass. Alternatively, a cannula disposed internally of the stylet 10 can also be used, positioned in second port 2OA. [0080] Referring to Figure 4A, a shuttle transport system utilizing pulleys is provided. In this system, a shuttle 34 (which defines a trough to receive tissue samples) is connected by a system of pulleys 36A, 36B, and belt or endless connector 36C. Orifices 34A can be formed on the underside of the shuttle 34 so that vacuum provided from a passage 1OB can be used to siphon a tissue sample BSM from a main tissue mass. As is the case above, an outer cannula 20 (not shown for clarity) can be used to sever the sample from its main mass (Fig. 4B). Thereafter, the shuttle 34 is moved proximally towards port 2OA via the system of pulleys and belt. Ejection of the sample BSM out of the port 20A can be accomplished by a series of
plungers 34B that are sized for insertion through orifices 34A. Once the tissue BSM has been ejected into a collection vial or chamber (not shown), the shuttle 34 is translated towards port 1OA for another collection of tissue (Fig. 4A).
[0081] Referring to Figure 5A, a saline transport with a bandolier type collection cartridge is provided. In this embodiment, the stylet 10 is provided with a fluid passage 1OB and main passage 1OF. Fluid passage 1OB can be connected via a suitable switching valve to allow saline to be pumped through the passage 1OB in a distal direction while main passage 1OF can be connected to a vacuum source to allow for saline and any other object entrained by the saline flow from passage 1OB to flow through main passage 1OF (Fig. 5B) and delivering the object (e.g., tissue sample BSM) into a bandolier type collection cartridge 39. The bandolier cartridge 39 has design details that are believed to be advantageous. First, the bandolier cartridges 39 are designed to be indexed through a double sided port 2OA so that each cartridge is indexed once through the stylet 10. Second, the cartridge has an open distal end 39A and a mesh material 39B formed over a proximal end. This allows the tissue to be pushed through the open end 39A but to be retained by the mesh 39B with fluid maintaining its flow through the stylet 10. Third, the cartridges can be linked to each other via a flexible connector; chain link connection; or via a rigid connection.
[0082] Figures 5D-5 J describe a saline pumping mechanism that may be used with the above and other embodiments. In Fig. 5D, a dual-action pump 40 (e.g., a syringe actuatable by a drive motor) can be used to generate negative pressure by forcing a piston 46 to expand the volume of a chamber 4OA, which is in communication with the main passage 1OF of the stylet 10. A four-way valve 44, with a vent 42 at one branch, is configured to empty the chamber 45 to the ambient through the four-way valve and out the air vent 42 as air is sucked into the chamber 4OA. Note that the vent 42 may be fitted with a filter to prevent contamination leaking into the biopsy device.
[0083] The vacuuming action draws in a tissue sample 53. To trigger the cutting of the sample, sensors (not shown) may be used to detect the movement of the tissue sample 53 into the lumen 1OB, or the passage of an elapsed time interval or user action may be used to determine that a sample 53 has been drawn into the passage 1OB. The outer cannula 20 can be used to sever the tissue sample from the host. Alternatively, a cannula disposed internally of the stylet 10 can also be used.
[0084] At this point, shown here in Fig. 5E, the four-way valve 44, with a vent 42 at one branch, is configured to allow the dual -action pump 40 to draw saline into port 4OB. With the outer cannula 20 covering the port 1OA (not shown for clarity), the dual-action pump 40, via the four-way valve 44, forces saline to flow through passage 1OB, causing the tissue sample to be transported proximally towards through-port 2OA (Fig. 5F). As the sample encounters the mesh material 39B in a collection vial or cartridge, it remains in place while residual saline falls into the sump 55. Any remaining saline in the lumens can be drawn back into the reservoir 48 by first drawing from the lumens into the chamber 45 (Fig. 5G) and then pumping into the reservoir 48 (Fig. 5H) for subsequent use by the dual-action pump 40. [0085] Referring to Fig. 5 J, in an alternative embodiment, the passage 1OF is provided with a flexible tube segment 1OR that can be pinch-clamped by means of a valve actuator 10S. In this configuration, a pair of inline connectors 10V and 1OW provides a smooth transition from a lead in part 1OP to a lead out part 1OQ to allow fluid and samples to pass through as in the earlier embodiment of passage 1OF. The reason for adding this capability to close the valve is to allow a stronger vacuum to be developed in the sample area 1OA by improving the volumetric efficiency of the dual action pump 40. To apply a vacuum to sample port 1OA, the piston valve is configured as illustrated in Fig. 5F. However, unlike the situation in Fig. 5E, in this case, there is fluid only in the sump 48 as depicted in Fig. 5D. The clamp 1OS is closed. The piston 46 is moved to the right to generate the vacuum by expanding the volume of chamber 45. Because the passage 1OP is closed, the total volume evacuated, relative to the chamber volume 45, is markedly decreased. This configuration of passage 1OP also has the advantage of avoiding the need for vacuum-competent sealing of the collection chamber 56 and sump 55. [0086] Figures 6A1-6A3 illustrate a rotary-to-linear type tissue transport assembly 57 utilizing a shuttle 10. In this embodiment, the shuttle 34 is coupled to a helically threaded member via a suitable joint coupling. The joint coupling allows the shuttle to remain in a generally fixed orientation (e.g., upwardly oriented) while an inner cannula 21 with external threads are rotated against the stylet 10 (provided with internal threads), which allows the inner cannula 21 to convert the rotary motion of the cannula 21 into a linear motion while the stylet 10 remains stationary. The number and nature of the internal threads can be designed to achieve a sufficient transport speed with little or no back drive or backlash in the system.
A fixed elongate slide 34B passing through and engaged in a slot 34A in the shuttle 34 may be used to prevent the shuttle 34 from rotating while permitting it to travel along the cannula 20. An outer cannula 20 can be used to sever the tissue sample from its main mass. Alternatively, a cannula disposed internally of the stylet 10 can also be used. Thereafter, the internal cannula 21 is rotated against the internal threads of the stylet 10 to transport the shuttle 34 to a tissue ejection port 2OA.
[0087] Figures 6B1-6B3 illustrate a linear motion by longitudinal expansion of a plurality of nested elongated members. The shuttle 34 is connected to a first elongated member 21 A that is nestable to second elongated member 2 IB, that is nestable to a third elongated member 21C and so on. The shuttle 34 and nested elongated members are disposed inside the stylet 10 (not shown for clarity). There may be any desired number of nested members such as 21 A through 21C. Further, any of a variety of linear actuator devices may be employed. As in the embodiment of Figs. 6A1-6A4, a fixed elongate slide 34B passing through and engaged in a slot 34A in the shuttle 34 may be used to prevent the shuttle 34 from rotating while permitting it to travel along the cannula 20. Each of the nested members may be provided with a stop so that when it reaches the end of a permitted range of travel relative to the member in which it is inserted, it is prevented from rotating further. In this way, only the most proximal member (e.g., 21C) needs to be rotated to extend and retract the shuttle 34. [0088] As is the case above, the outer cannula 20 can be used to sever the tissue sample from its main mass. Alternatively, a cannula disposed internally of the stylet 10 can also be used. With the tissue contained in the shuttle 34, a suitable mechanism can be used to translate the shuttle in a linear motion between the first port 1OA and second port 2OA. For example, a Bowden type cable can be connected to the first elongated member through the interior of the second and third elongated members so that one to one movement of the cable would force the first elongated member 21A to telescope out of the interior of the second elongated member 2 IB. Further expansion of the cable would force the second elongated member 2 IB to telescope out of the interior of the third elongated member 21C (Fig. 6B2). Retraction of the cable would force the member to be nested inside each other in proximal direction (Fig. 6B3). Alternatively, a hydraulic mechanism can be used to telescopically expand these members by pressurizing the interiors of the elongated members 2 IB and 21 C with a suitable bio-compatible liquid. Retraction of the members 21A, 21B, and 21C into a nested
configuration can be achieved by providing a vacuum that extracts the liquid out of the interiors of the elongated members. Orifices 34A can be formed in the underside of shuttle 34 (e.g., Figs. 4A and 4C) so that vacuum can be provided for siphoning of tissue at port 1OA and ejection of the tissue by pressurized fluid at port 2OA into a tissue vial or cartridge. Alternatively, a mechanical ejector 34B can also be used.
[0089] Each of the above embodiments can be utilized with a suitably sized stylet. For a 14 gauge stylet or needle, the internal volume is sufficient to capture a mass of at least 150 milligrams of biological tissues, e.g., turkey breast tissues. For a 10 gauge stylet 10, the internal volume is sufficient to capture a mass of at least 50 milligrams or more of biological tissues, e.g., turkey breast tissues. The length of the stylet 10 can be of any suitable lengths, such as, for example, about 250 to about 300 millimeters. The volume V of the housing containing all of the components of the device 100 is preferably 500 cubic centimeters or less and preferably about 320 cubic centimeters with particularly preferable dimensions of about 40 millimeters by about 40 millimeters and about 200 millimeters. As used herein, the term "about" or "approximately" for any numerical values indicates a suitable dimensional tolerance that allows the part or collection of components to function for its intended purpose as a biopsy cutter, biopsy system or the combination of both the system and cutter. [0090] The cutting action by the cannula 20 can be by translation, rotation, translation and rotation or a combination of these movements along with back and forth axial movements of the cannula 20 as part of the cutting strategy. In the preferred embodiments, the drive unit can be a suitable drive unit such as the one shown and described, by way of example, in Figures 2, 9A, and 1OA of U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2005/0165328 published on July 28, 2005, which publication is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this application. [0091] The examples shown in the illustrations and described in detail above can be integrated with one or more of four exemplary marking systems. In particular, each of four marking systems can be integrated with each of the examples described above to provide for at least 32 different integrated biopsy cutter and marker systems. For clarity, only the four marking systems will be described and shown below. However, those skilled in the art can combine each marker system with each of the biopsy cutter systems as appropriate to arrive at a suitable permutation of biopsy sampling device and integrated marker.
[0092] Referring to Figures 7A-7G, a marker system utilizing a hook type marker 50 (i.e., a "harpoon") to prevent migration of the marker 50 once it has been deployed, is shown. The hook type marker 50 with hook 52 can be deployed in sequence or simultaneously with the sampling of biopsy tissues with the various technologies described in relation to Figures 1-6 above. As shown in Figures 7A and 7E, a member (e.g., an internal D-Rod 14A, 14B, or the outer cannula 20) can be used to eject a marker 50 stored in the stylet tip 11. In the exemplary embodiment of Figures 7A-7G, a second tracer 14B is provided with a cut-out portion 14Bl having a ramp 14B2 formed on a distal end of the rod 14B. The ramp 14B2 can be used (depending on whether the cannula 20 or rod 14B is axially translated only, rotated only or a combination of axial translation and rotation) to ensure that the marker 50 is deposited sufficiently near the tissue sampling site. Various marker configurations can be utilized. For example, as shown in Fig. 7D, a marker with wire like hooks 50A, square sectioned hook 5OB, or marker with serrated edges 50C can be used in this system. [0093] Referring Figures 8A and 8B, a marker system utilizing a split ring marker 60 can be utilized with various biopsy techniques described above in relation to Figures 1-5. In Figure 8 A, the split-ring marker 60 can be mounted to the stylet 10 via a suitable technique such as, for example, crimping, swaging or semi-permanent bonding. Optionally, an intermediate member 38 that forms a seal with the cannula or cutter 20 can be provided to maintain a generally constant outer diameter of the cannula 20 without an abrupt transition to the tip 11. The split-ring marker 60 can be deployed by itself, simultaneously with the sampling of the tissue, prior to sampling or subsequent to the sampling. As shown in Figure 8B, the stylet tip 11 can be actuated proximally towards the user to force the split-ring marker 60 to detach from the tip 11. Alternatively, the outer cannula 20 can be actuated distally away from the user to force the split-ring marker 60 to separate from the stylet tip 11. [0094] Referring to Figures 9A-9C, a marker system using a blossom-type marker 70 can be utilized with various biopsy techniques described above in relation to Figures 1 and 2. As shown in Figure 9A, the blossom marker 70 is mounted on a specially configured stylet tip 110 (Fig. 9C), which has grooves 112 and ramps 114 disposed about a longitudinal axis of the tip 110. The blossom marker 70 can be mounted by a suitable technique, such as, for example, crimping, swaging, or casting onto the specially configured stylet tip 110. As shown in Fig. 9B, the outer cannula 20 can be moved distally away from the user to force the
blossom marker to be separated from the stylet tip 110. As the marker 70 is separated from the tip 110, the ramps 114 on the tip 110 force the sectioned tips 62A-62E to blossom radially, thereby forming hooks 64A-64E. Alternatively, the stylet tip 110 can be actuated proximally towards the user so that the marker is deployed via contact against the outer cannula 20.
[0095] Referring to Figures 1OA and 1OB, another marker system is shown which uses a spiral-type marker 80 in conjunction with various biopsy systems described above in relation to Figures 1-6. As shown in Figure 1OA, a coiled marker wire 80 can be disposed in a hollowed out section 110 of the stylet tip 11. A suitable deployment mechanism can be used to eject the coiled marker wire out of its storage space in the stylet tip 11. The deployment mechanism can be a suitable mechanism, such as, for example, a linear-to-rotary motion converter that converts a linear motion into a rotary motion to rotatably expel the marker. [0096] The materials suitable for use as part of each marker can be, for example, stainless steel, gold, titanium, platinum, tantalum, barium sulfate, biodegradable iron or shape memory polymer or metal alloy such as Nitinol. It is noted that Nitinol is radio-opaque, ultrasonically opaque and MRI compatible and therefore would be preferred by itself or in combination with other materials described herein and as known to those skilled in the art. Further, the markers can be of any suitable size so that it can be fitted onto a 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, or 16 gauge needle. [0097] Although the markers have been shown as a single deployment marker, some of the embodiments disclosed herein can be utilized in a multiple deployment aspect. For example, the tip 11 can be configured to store a plurality of harpoon markers 50; the stylet 10 can be mounted with a longitudinal series of split-ring markers 60; the tip 11 can be configured with a cutter so that multiple helical markers 80 can be deployed. [0098] Moreover, while specific embodiments have been described, various combinations of components and features can be obtained. For example, the paddle transport of Figs. 1A-1D can be utilized with the threaded transport of Figs. 6A1-6A3 by forming threads on the paddle connectors 18A, 16A, 14A, and 12A. The roller transport of Figs. 2A-2E can be utilized for the paddle connectors of Figs. 1A-1D. The bandolier type cartridges 39 of Fig. 5C can be utilized for any of the transport subassemblies described herein. The hydraulic and vacuum transport system of Figs. 5D-5G can be utilized in any one of the embodiments
described herein. Thus, it is clear to one skilled in the art that various permutations of components, sub-components and features can be utilized with the embodiments described herein and each seven transport devices is not limited only to the specific embodiment described herein. [0099] Referring to Fig. 11, in all of the above embodiments, various motors, drives, valves, and other actuators are variously described along with their respective operations and operational sequences. It is clear from the particulars of each embodiment that a device may employ a controller 350 such as a programmable microprocessor controller, to provide the described functionality. [00100] While the present invention has been disclosed with reference to certain preferred embodiments, numerous modifications, alterations, and changes to the described embodiments are possible without departing from the sphere and scope of the present invention, which is described, by way of example, above. Accordingly, it is intended that the present invention not be limited to the described embodiments, but that it have the full scope and equivalents thereof.
Claims
1. A biopsy device comprising: a stylet having a distal end and a proximal end, the stylet having a sample opening and an interior volume adjacent its distal end, the opening providing access to the interior volume, the stylet having a recovery position proximal of the distal end; a first shuttle mounted in the stylet and free to travel from the sample opening to the recovery position, the shuttle having at least one bulkhead shaped and positioned to push a sample in the shuttle toward the proximal end of the stylet; and a transport subassembly coupled to the shuttle at least one bulkhead to move a tissue sample from the sample port to the proximal end of the stylet.
2. The device of claim 1, further comprising a second shuttle nested at least partly within the first.
3. The device of claim 2, wherein the transport subassembly moves the first shuttle and the second shuttle consecutively to transport respective samples.
4. The device of claim 1, wherein the shuttle has a distal bulkhead having a surface at least partly normal to a direction of travel thereof.
5. The device of claim 1, further comprising a second shuttle nested at least partly within the first, each shuttle having a distal bulkhead that has a surface at least partly normal to a direction of travel thereof.
6. The device of claim 1, wherein the transport subassembly includes a spooling tape that winds and unwinds to transport the shuttle in proximal and distal directions, respectively.
7. The device of claim 1, wherein the transport subassembly includes a spooling tape that winds and unwinds to transport the shuttle in proximal and distal directions, respectively, the shuttle being defined by a distal portion of the tape.
8. The device of claim 1, wherein the transport subassembly has a loop that runs between the opening and the recovery position, the shuttle being connected to the loop and the transport subassembly winding the loop to transport the shuttle through the stylet.
9. The device of claim 8, wherein the stylet has a recovery port at the recovery position, the device further comprising a recovery member with an engaging surface, the recovery member being movable within the shuttle while at the recovery position so as to cause the engaging surface to move from a position in the shuttle toward the recovery port, whereby a sample in the shuttle may be removed from the shuttle through the recovery port.
10. The device of claim 1, wherein the transport subassembly includes a linear actuator.
11. The device of claim 10, wherein the stylet has an internal surface with internal threads, the linear actuator includes a threaded cylindrical member having external threads that mesh with the stylet internal threads, the threaded cylindrical member being rotatable within the stylet and rotatably coupled to the first shuttle.
12. The device of claim 10, wherein the stylet has an internal surface with internal threads, the linear actuator includes a threaded cylindrical member having external threads that mesh with the stylet internal threads, the threaded cylindrical member being rotatable within the stylet and rotatably coupled to the first shuttle and the first shuttle has a member in engagement with the stylet that prevents the rotation of the first shuttle within the stylet.
13. The device of claim 10, wherein the linear actuator includes threaded cylindrical members having external and internal threads distributed among them such that when the cylindrical members are nested, one within another, mating pairs of the external and internal threads are in mesh, one of the cylindrical members being rotatably coupled to the first shuttle.
14. The device of claim 10, wherein the linear actuator includes threaded cylindrical members having external and internal threads distributed among them such that when the cylindrical members are nested, one within another, mating pairs of the external and internal threads are in mesh, one of the cylindrical members being rotatably coupled to the first shuttle; and the first shuttle has a member in engagement with the stylet that prevents the rotation of the first shuttle within the stylet.
15. A biopsy device comprising: a stylet having a distal end and a proximal end, the stylet having a sample opening and an interior volume adjacent its distal end, the opening providing access to the interior volume, the stylet having a recovery position proximal of the distal end; a resilient tape with a distal end, the tape distal end being guided by the stylet and movable therealong in proximal and distal directions; the stylet having an edge guide that receives the tape distal end and which, when the tape distal is moved in the distal direction, the edge guide shapes the tape distal end into an open shape that defines a recess to allow a sample to be received in the recess; and the tape distal end returning to a closed shape when moved proximal of the edge guide thereby securing the sample for transport.
16. A biopsy device comprising: a stylet having a distal end and a proximal end, the stylet having a sample opening near the distal end and a recovery position near the proximal end; the stylet having an interior volume adjacent the stylet distal end, the opening providing access to the interior volume; a cassette with multiple recesses each having an access and a fluid-permeable blind end, the cassette positioned at the recovery position to align a selected one of the cassette recesses with the recovery position such that the selected cassette recess is in fluid communication with the interior volume of the stylet; and a transport mechanism that forces a fluid from the stylet distal end toward the stylet proximal end such that fluid exits the blind end of the selected cassette recess, whereby a specimen is flushed into the selected cassette recess and is caught by it.
17. The device of claim 16, wherein the transport mechanism includes a storage container and transports fluid from the storage container to the stylet distal end.
18. The device of claim 16, wherein the transport mechanism includes: a reservoir, a pump, and a multi-way valve; the stylet including a fluid lumen adjacent the interior volume; the three way valve connecting the fluid lumen, the reservoir, and the pump; the transport mechanism operating the pump and the multi-way valve to transport fluid from the reservoir to the stylet distal end during a transport cycle and to recover fluid remaining in the fluid lumen by returning the fluid to the reservoir, during a reset cycle.
19. The device of claim 16, wherein the cassette recesses are linked together by flexible connections to form a bandolier.
20. The device of claim 16, further comprising a vacuum source, the transport mechanism including a vacuum connection from the vacuum source to the selected recess blind end to aid in drawing a specimen into the selected recess.
21. The device of claim 16, wherein the further comprising a vacuum source, the transport mechanism including a vacuum connection from the vacuum source to the selected recess blind end, the vacuum source and the transport mechanism being housed in a self- contained handheld unit with a volume of less than 500 cubic centimeters.
22. The device of claim 16, wherein the stylet has two parallel lumens, a primary lumen for transporting specimens and a secondary lumen for conveying fluid a proximal end of the stylet to the distal end of the stylet where the fluid returns through the primary lumen.
23. The device of claim 22, wherein the stylet has a sample opening for receiving specimens from a host at its distal end and the stylet carries a cutting cannula that surrounds the stylet and selectively covers the sample opening, the drive mechanism conveying fluid to transport specimens only when the cutting cannula covers the sample opening.
24. A biopsy device, comprising: a biopsy sample extraction needle with a sample extraction end, recovery end, and a transport channel linking the extraction and recovery ends; a pump with a multi-way valve; and a fluid reservoir linked to the transport channel and pump such that the pump: draws a vacuum at at least the transport end with the multi-way valve in a first setting; draws fluid from the reservoir with the multi-way valve in a second setting, and flushes the transport channel from the extraction end to the recovery end to transport a sample through the transport channel with the multi-way valve in a third setting.
25. The device of claim 24, where the first and third multi-way valve settings are identical.
26. The device of claim 24, where the pump is a syringe.
27. The device of claim 24, where the pump can recover residual saline from the transport channel and deliver it to the reservoir.
28. The device of claim 24, further comprising a volume-reducing valve that selectively reduces a total sealed volume in fluid with the recovery end such that a vacuum drawn by the pump is greater when the volume-reducing valve is engaged.
29. A biopsy device, comprising: a biopsy needle with a tissue extraction portion and a recovery portion, remote from the tissue extraction portion, with a channel connecting the tissue extraction portion and the recovery portion; the tissue extraction portion having a receiving lumen and a cutting blade; a syringe and a flow controller having a first configuration in which the syringe draws a vacuum at the tissue extraction portion which draws tissue from a host into the receiving portion; and the syringe and flow controller having a second configuration in which the syringe flushes fluid from the tissue extraction portion to the recovery portion to transport tissue samples thereto .
30. The device of claim 29, further comprising a disposable component that is provided as a sterilized single-use component which includes the syringe and a durable component that houses a motor to drive the syringe.
31. The device of claim 29, wherein the syringe and flow controller have a third configuration in which the syringe draws fluid from a reservoir before flushing the fluid from the tissue extraction portion to the recovery portion.
32. The device of claim 29, further comprising a housing containing the syringe, the flow controller and at least a portion of the biopsy needle, the housing having a total volume of no more than 500 cubic centimeters.
33. A biopsy device comprising: a stylet having distal and proximal ends, a harvest position, at the distal end, where tissue samples are received, and a delivery position proximal of the harvest position; the stylet having a marker held at the stylet distal end; a transport member within the stylet, the transport member being movable in an axial direction between the harvest and delivery positions to receive samples at the harvest end and deliver samples at the delivery end; and the transport member being further movable beyond the harvest position, or further movable in a direction other than the axial direction, to push at least a portion of the marker to a position that causes the marker to be deployed.
34. The device of claim 33, where the transport member is further movable beyond the harvest position to push at least a portion of the marker to a position that causes the marker to be deployed.
35. The device of claim 33, where the transport member is further movable in a direction other than the axial direction to push at least a portion of the marker to a position that causes the marker to be deployed.
36. The device of claim 33, where the marker includes a wire coil which is housed by the stylet prior to deployment and which is deployed by rotating the transport member around the axial direction.
37. The device of claim 33, where the transport member has a distal edge having a recess, the marker includes a hook which is housed by the stylet prior to deployment and which is deployed by rotating the transport member around the axial direction to move the recess away from the marker such that when the transport member is advanced distally, the marker is pushed by the distal edge.
38. The device of claim 33, where the stylet has a tip and the marker includes a deformable member that is elastically secured to the tip, the marker being deployable by moving the transport member beyond the harvest position to push the marker from the tip.
39. The device of claim 33, where the stylet has a tip and the marker includes a split ring that is elastically secured to the tip, the marker being deployable by moving the transport member beyond the harvest position to push the marker from the tip.
40. The device of claim 33, where the stylet has a tip and the marker includes a flexible member that is elastically secured to the tip, the marker being deployable by moving the transport member beyond the harvest position to push the marker from the tip.
41. The device of claim 33, where the transport member has a distal tip with a ramp and the marker has a deformable part that is proximal of the ramp, the transport member causing the deformable part to deform when the transport member is moved proximally of the harvest position.
42. The device of claim 33, where the transport member has a distal tip with a ramp and the marker has a blooming part that is proximal of the ramp, the transport member causing the deformable part to bloom when the transport member is moved proximally of the harvest position.
43. A method of performing a tissue biopsy, comprising: severing a tissue sample from a host within a shuttle located inside a biopsy needle, the shuttle being movable within the biopsy needle; holding the tissue sample in the shuttle while moving the shuttle from a distal end of the biopsy needle to a proximal end to transport the tissue sample; and repeating the severing and holding steps without removing the biopsy needle from the host.
44. The method of claim 43, wherein the shuttle is connected to a loop and the moving includes revolving the loop around endpoints located at the distal and proximal ends.
45. The method of claim 43, further comprising extending a removal member into the shuttle at the proximal end and removing it from the shuttle.
46. The method of claim 43, further comprising applying a vacuum to the biopsy needle prior to severing the tissue sample.
47. The method of claim 43, wherein the moving of the shuttle includes retracting a linear actuator.
48. The method of claim 43, wherein the moving of the shuttle includes rotating a threaded lumen to which the shuttle is threaded.
49. The method of claim 43, wherein a first instance of the severing and holding steps to transport a first sample is done with a different shuttle from a second instance.
50. The method of claim 43, wherein moving the shuttle includes separating it from a nested set of shuttles.
51. A method of perfoπning a tissue biopsy, comprising: transporting an excised tissue sample to the end of a flat elongate member held within a biopsy needle; and the transporting including wrapping the end of the elongate member over the sample to prevent it from rubbing against the biopsy needle.
52. The method of claim 51, wherein the elongate member is elastic at its end and the wrapping is a result of the release of a deformation of the elongate member end.
53. The method of claim 51, wherein the transporting includes wrapping the elongate member about a spool.
54. A method of performing a tissue biopsy, comprising: drawing a vacuum in a biopsy needle with a pump to move a portion of a host to be sampled into the biopsy needle for excision; and transporting an excised sample of the host through the needle by flushing fluid from the pump.
55. The method of claim 54, wherein the pump is a syringe.
56. The method of claim 54, wherein the pump has a chamber and the vacuum is drawn by expanding the chamber and the fluid is flushed by compressing the chamber.
57. The method of claim 54, wherein the pump has a chamber and the vacuum is drawn by expanding the chamber and the flushing includes filling the chamber by expanding it while in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir and subsequently compressing the chamber to expel the fluid.
58. A method of performing a tissue biopsy, comprising: cutting a tissue sample by axially moving a cutting cannula of a biopsy needle relative a stylet that holds a sample within the cutting cannula in a first direction; deploying a marker by moving the at least a portion of the stylet in a second direction relative to the cutting cannula.
59. The method of claim 58, wherein marker is a split ring held on the stylet until pushed off by the cutting cannula.
60. The method of claim 58, wherein the marker is a hook and the deploying is performed by rotating a shuttle held by the stylet.
61. A multiple sample biopsy device, comprising: a sampling mechanism that cuts tissue samples; a flexible sock wrapped over a support so as to define a recess holding open an access to the sock; and a transport mechanism that conveys a first tissue sample into the recess of the sock and partially everts by pulling a blind end thereof thereby extending a length of the recess to provide room for another sample and simultaneously transporting the first tissue sample along a direction of the pulling.
62. The device of claim 61, wherein the sampling mechanism includes a hollow cannula having an interior, the sock being located in the interior.
63. The device of claim 61 in which the sock is of a mesh.
64. The device of claim 61 wherein the sock is porous and the transport mechanism conveys tissue samples into the recess by flushing against the sample pushing it into the recess and wherein the fluid flows out of the sock.
65. A multiple sample biopsy device, comprising: a sampling mechanism that cuts tissue samples; a flexible sock with an access to the sock interior, the sock being an elongate member having a longitudinal axis; and a transport mechanism that conveys a first tissue sample into the recess of the sock after a first tissue sample is cut and conveys a second tissue sample into the recess of the sock after the second tissue sample is cut such that the tissue samples are arranged in a row along the longitudinal axis.
66. The device of claim 65, wherein the sampling mechanism includes a hollow cannula having an interior, the sock being located in the interior.
67. The device of claim 65, wherein the sock is of a mesh.
68. The device of claim 65, wherein the sock is porous and the transport mechanism conveys tissue samples into the recess by flushing against the sample pushing it into the recess and wherein the fluid flows out of the sock.
69. The device of claim 65, wherein when the transport mechanism conveys a first tissue sample into the recess of the sock, it partially everts the sock by pulling a blind end thereof thereby extending a length of the recess to provide room for the second sample and simultaneously transports the first tissue sample along a direction of the pulling.
70. The device of claim 65, wherein when the transport mechanism conveys a first tissue sample into the recess of the sock, it partially everts the sock by pulling a blind end of the sock along the longitudinal axis thereof, thereby extending a length of the recess to provide room for the second sample and simultaneously transports the first tissue sample along the longitudinal axis.
71. A method of performing a tissue biopsy, comprising: in a biopsy needle, cutting a succession of tissue samples and forcing each in turn into a sock, aligning them along the length of the sock; and removing the biopsy needle and recovering the tissue samples by removing the sock.
72. The method of claim 71, wherein the order of the samples in the sock at the end of the method corresponds to the order in which the samples were cut.
73. A multiple sample biopsy device, comprising: a sampling mechanism that cuts tissue samples; a chain of paddles connected together such that they can be nested together and pulled as a chain by expanding the chain by pulling only one of the paddles; the sampling mechanism conveying a first tissue sample adjacent a first one of the paddles on a proximal side thereof; a drive that moves the first one in the proximal direction less than a distance required for the first one to engage a second adjacent one of the paddles such that the first paddle moves the first tissue sample proximally without causing the second paddle to move; the sampling mechanism conveying a second tissue sample adjacent a second one of the paddles on a proximal side thereof; and the drive moving the second one in the proximal direction less than a distance required for the second one to engage a third adjacent one of the paddles such that the first and second paddles move the first and second tissue samples, respectively, without causing a third of the paddles to move.
74. The device of claim 73, wherein the sampling mechanism includes a hollow cannula having an interior, the chain of paddles being arranged in a series within and along the interior.
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