METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVING TISSUE FROM A PATIENT AND PLACING A MARKER IN THE PATIENT

摘要

The device is used to remove tissue from a patient and to also place a marker in the patient. The device has an opening through which tissue enters the device. The tissue which enters the opening is cut and the tissue is removed. The device may be used a number of times to remove a number of tissue masses. The device also includes a marker which the user may release in the patient at the desired time.