CASANDRA LEIGH NIEBEL
Engineering in State College, PA
License number
Pennsylvania ET014889
Category
Engineers
Type
Engineer in Training
Address
Address
State College, PA 16801
Professional information
Biopsy Device
US Patent:
2011007, Mar 24, 2011
Filed:
Aug 30, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/871344
Inventors:
Mary Frecker - State College PA, US
Abraham Mathew - Hershey PA, US
Casandra Niebel - State College PA, US
Andrew Rau - Jackson Center PA, US
Abraham Mathew - Hershey PA, US
Casandra Niebel - State College PA, US
Andrew Rau - Jackson Center PA, US
Assignee:
The Penn State Research Foundation - University Park PA
International Classification:
A61B 10/00
US Classification:
600566
Abstract:
Biopsy devices which can be used with a flexible endoscope are described herein. Inventive biopsy devices can be used in minimally invasive procedures and other biopsy applications. Inventive biopsy devices can be used through an endoscope channel to perform zero invasive biopsies on the gastrointestinal system and other organs. Actuation devices for use to twist or manipulate the biopsy device even when it is at the end of the endoscopic cable are provided according to embodiments of the present invention.