Abstract: A device for dividing a fibrous structure comprising an expandable member positioned near the distal end of a catheter and in fluid communication with the lumen of the catheter so that the expandable member can be biased between an inflated state and a deflated state to tension the fibrous structure, and electrosurgical elements situated on or proximate to an outer surface of the expandable member and configured to deliver electrical and thermal energy to the tensioned fibrous structure in a manner that results in division of the tensioned fibrous structure. A method for dividing a fibrous structure comprising positioning proximate the fibrous structure an expandable member having electrosurgical elements, expanding the expandable member outwards to tension the fibrous structure across the electrosurgical elements, and activating the electrosurgical elements to deliver energy to the tensioned fibrous structure to divide the tensioned fibrous structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a biopsy specimen carrier adapted for tissue biopsy samples where the specimen need not be removed or handled once housed within and including a backer board, a media removable secured to the backer board, a media carrier removable secured to the media and receptive to hold a tissue biopsy sample, a first strip of adhesive material on the media adjacent to the media carrier, and a release strip covering the first strip of adhesive material. The media is foldable to cover the media carrier carrying a tissue biopsy sample and is secured to the first strip of adhesive material with the release strip removed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a biopsy specimen carrier adapted for tissue biopsy samples where the specimen need not be removed or handled once housed within and including a backer board, a media removable secured to the backer board, a media carrier removable secured to the media and receptive to hold a tissue biopsy sample, a first strip of adhesive material on the media adjacent to the media carrier, and a release strip covering the first strip of adhesive material. The media is foldable to cover the media carrier carrying a tissue biopsy sample and is secured to the first strip of adhesive material with the release strip removed.