Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
BONE BIOPSY DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS

Abstract:

Devices and methods used to obtain core tissue samples are disclosed. The devices may be configured to drill into cortical bone and saw a hole into a bone lesion and/or bone marrow while obtaining the core tissue sample. The devices can include a motor and a transmission configured to rotate a trocar having a tip configured for drilling and an outer coax cannula having a cutting tip configured for sawing. The core tissue sample may be received within an inner cannula. A part-off tab may cut or sever the core tissue sample from the bone lesion and/or bone marrow.