Biopsy system and device having chilled biopsy needle - Patents.com

Abstract

A biopsy device having an elongated biopsy needle and a thermal cooling device. The biopsy device includes an elongated biopsy needle having a proximal end, an intermediate portion, and a distal end. The elongated biopsy needle is fabricated from a thermally conductive material. The biopsy device includes a thermally conductive mechanical member extending between the proximal end of the elongated biopsy needle and the thermal cooling device. The thermally conductive mechanical member has a first end and a second end. The biopsy device includes a first thermo-mechanical coupler connecting the first end of the thermally conductive mechanical member to the thermal cooling device and a second thermo-mechanical coupler connecting the second end of the thermally conductive mechanical member to the proximal end of the elongated biopsy needle.