Inventors:
John M. Mathis - Roanoke VA
Stephen M. Belkoff - Kingsville MD
Charles J. Phillips - Annapolis MD
Marshall D. Welch - Lafayette CO
Steven M. Kmiec - Coventry CT
Assignee:
Stryker Corporation - Kalamazoo MI
International Classification:
A61B 1000
Abstract:
A universal biopsy system is provided for performing percutaneous medical procedures. The biopsy system includes a cannula assembly removably coupled to a handle. The releasable coupling structures of the handle and the cannula assembly allow for rotational displacement of the cannula assembly using the handle, as well as the application of an axially directed force, either toward or away from the patient.