BIOPSY DEVICE WITH FLUID DELIVERY TO TISSUE SPECIMENS

摘要

The invention is directed to a system and method for separating and collectingone or more tissue specimens from a target site within a patient and flushingthe specimen to remove blood, debris and the like before the specimen isremoved from the biopsy device. The flow of flushing fluid to the tissuecollector is preferably controlled to coincide with delivery of one or morespecimens to the collecting tray or basket of the device or after the receiptof the specimen within the tissue collector to ensure that the fluid (16) isapplied to a fresh specimen. The tissue tray or basket within the tissuecollector (14) has an open or foraminous portion to facilitate removal offluid, such as the applied fluid and blood, and other debris from the tissuespecimens on the tray. Vacuum (22) is provided within the tissue collector,preferably under the tray to remove fluid and debris from the collectorinterior.