Patents Assigned to DOFI Technologies, Inc.
  • Method of extracting biopsy cells from the breast
    Patent number: 6500114
    Abstract: A method of extracting biopsy cells from a breast uses an endoscopic instrument having a distal end that is substantially needle like, a working channel, a light source and a lens. The instrument can be coupled to an apparatus for viewing an image including depth of field viewing. The instrument is inserted into a nipple of a breast and liquid is ejected from the distal end. Reverse pressure is applied so that the liquid and biopsy cells are retrieved into the instrument. The cells are then extracted from the breast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: DOFI Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Petitto, Stanislaw Loth, Howard Worth