Jessica Pyzoha Leimbach

US Patent:

8197495, Jun 12, 2012

Filed:

Jun 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/485119

Inventors:

Jessica P. Leimbach - Cincinnati OH, US
Rebecca J. Mollere - Loveland OH, US
Eric B. Smith - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

Devicor Medical Products, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 19/00
A61B 10/00
A61B 5/05

US Classification:

606130, 600417, 600562

Abstract:

A biopsy system comprises a control module, a localization assembly, a biopsy device, and a targeting cube. The biopsy device comprises a holster portion and a probe. The probe and/or other associated components are configured to selectively couple with a targeting cube that is configured to selectively couple with a grid plate having apertures for receiving the targeting cube. The targeting cube comprises a body defined by faces. The targeting cube further comprises guide holes that originate and terminate at the faces and pass through the body of the targeting cube to provide passageways through the targeting cube. The intersections of the faces of the targeting cube comprise edges that are comprised of elastomeric material. The elastomeric edges allow for compression and may thus provide a secure fit with a wide range of grid plates having openings of various shapes and sizes.

US Patent:

8241302, Aug 14, 2012

Filed:

Jun 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/485278

Inventors:

Jessica P. Leimbach - Cincinnati OH, US
Eric B. Smith - Cincinnati OH, US
Rebecca J. Mollere - Loveland OH, US

Assignee:

Devicor Medical Products, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 19/00
A61B 10/00
A61B 5/05

US Classification:

606130, 600417, 600562

Abstract:

A biopsy system comprises a control module, a localization assembly, a biopsy device, and a targeting cube. The biopsy device comprises a probe and other components, which selectively couple with a targeting cube that is configured to selectively couple with a grid plate having apertures for receiving the targeting cube. The targeting cube comprises a body defined by faces. The targeting cube further comprises guide holes that originate and terminate at the faces and pass through the body of the targeting cube to provide passageways through the targeting cube. The faces of the targeting cube comprise a tapered profile from a proximal end to a distal end. The tapered profile of the targeting cube may be created by the faces themselves or by protruding elements from the faces. The body of the targeting cube and/or the protruding elements may be at least partially comprised of an elastomeric material.

US Patent:

8328732, Dec 11, 2012

Filed:

Dec 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/337814

Inventors:

Shailendra K. Parihar - Mason OH, US
Todd M. Dahling - Loveland OH, US
Patrick A. Mescher - Bellbrook OH, US
John A. Hibner - Mason OH, US
Trevor W. V. Speeg - Williamsburg OH, US
Jessica P. Leimbach - Cincinnati OH, US
Raj G. Raghavendran - Mason OH, US
Gavin M. Monson - Oxford OH, US

Assignee:

Devicor Medical Products, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600568

Abstract:

A biopsy system includes a first external device, a second external device and a control module interface. The control module interface is in electrical communication with both the first and second external devices, and the control module interface is in mechanical communication with the second external device. The control module interface is configured to be positioned remotely from at least one of the first and second external devices. The control module interface comprises a motor, operational electronics, a shaft connector assembly, an electrical connector and a cabinet configured to house the motor and operational electronics. The motor is in mechanical communication with the second external device via a mechanical cable. The operational electronics are configured to permit control of the motor and a motorized component of the second external device. In some embodiments, the mechanical cable comprises a flexible shaft cable, such as a speedometer cable.

US Patent:

8366634, Feb 5, 2013

Filed:

Jun 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/485138

Inventors:

Jessica P. Leimbach - Cincinnati OH, US
Rebecca J. Mollere - Loveland OH, US
Eric B. Smith - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

Devicor Medical Products, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 10/00
A61B 5/05
A61B 19/00

US Classification:

600562, 600417, 606130

Abstract:

A biopsy system comprises a control module, a localization assembly, a biopsy device, and a targeting cube. The biopsy device comprises a holster portion and a probe. The probe and/or other associated components are configured to selectively couple with a targeting cube that is configured to selectively couple with a grid plate having apertures for receiving the targeting cube. The targeting cube comprises a body defined by faces. The targeting cube further comprises guide holes that originate and terminate at the faces and pass through the body of the targeting cube to provide a passageway through the targeting cube. The body of the targeting cube is at least partially comprised of elastomeric material to allow for compression of the body. The elastomeric material may thus provide a secure fit with a wide range of grid plates having openings of various shapes and sizes.

US Patent:

8366635, Feb 5, 2013

Filed:

Dec 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/337757

Inventors:

Shailendra K. Parihar - Mason OH, US
Jessica P. Leimbach - Cincinnati OH, US

Assignee:

Devicor Medical Products, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600564

Abstract:

A biopsy device comprises a targeting set assembly, a probe assembly, and a holster assembly, which are detachable from one another. The targeting set assembly comprises a needle assembly, which comprises a connecting member. The probe assembly comprises components configured to selectively attach to the connecting member of the needle assembly. In some versions, the connecting member comprises a recess, and the probe assembly comprises a protrusion configured to selectively engage the recess. The protrusion may be provided on a rocking member or on a resilient arm. The rocking member or resilient arm may bias the protrusion to enter the recess. The connection of the probe assembly to needle assembly provides a device for use during a biopsy procedure. The connection of the probe assembly to needle assembly may further permit rotation of the needle assembly for indexing.

US Patent:

8460206, Jun 11, 2013

Filed:

Dec 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/337872

Inventors:

Shailendra K. Parihar - Mason OH, US
Jessica P. Leimbach - Cincinnati OH, US
Michael R. Ludzack - Maineville OH, US

Assignee:

Devicor Medical Products, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 10/00

US Classification:

600567, 600562, 600564, 600566

Abstract:

A biopsy device targeting set includes a vertical member, a carriage that is vertically movable along the vertical member, and a cradle coupled with the carriage. The cradle has a pair of substantially perpendicular mounting arms. Each mounting arm has a recess that may receive a rail of the carriage, such that the cradle may be mounted to the same rail in different orientations. Each mounting arm also has a biopsy device mounting feature, which may be a recess or a rail. The biopsy device mounting feature is configured to engage with a complementary feature of a biopsy device, such that a biopsy device may be mounted to either mounting arm. A z-stop feature is operable to selectively restrict longitudinal motion along either or both of the biopsy device mounting features. The targeting set may be used with a biopsy device in an MRI environment.

US Patent:

8532748, Sep 10, 2013

Filed:

Mar 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/406135

Inventors:

Jessica P. Leimbach - Cincinnati OH, US
Edward A. Rhad - Fairfield OH, US

Assignee:

Devicor Medical Products, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 6/00

US Classification:

600431, 600567

Abstract:

Biopsy devices and methods useful with Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Breast Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI) are disclosed. A biopsy device including a flexible tube having a side aperture, and a PET or BSGI imageable material disposed within the flexible tube is disclosed. A biopsy method is disclosed that includes advancing a flexible tube having a PET or BSGI imageable material distally through the biopsy device. Various other embodiments and applications are disclosed.

US Patent:

8617084, Dec 31, 2013

Filed:

Nov 12, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/674371

Inventors:

Todd M. Dahling - Loveland OH, US
Patrick A. Mescher - Bellbrook OH, US
John A. Hibner - Mason OH, US
Trevor W. V. Speeg - Williamsburg OH, US
Jessica P. Leimbach - Cincinnati OH, US
Raj G. Raghavendran - Mason OH, US
Gavin M. Monson - Oxford OH, US

Assignee:

Devicor Medical Products, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600562

Abstract:

A biopsy system includes a biopsy device, a control module, a control module interface, at least one wireless data communication link, and an encoder. The biopsy device is operable to capture a tissue sample and includes a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The reusable portion includes an MR compatible motor. The disposable portion is adapted to be releasably joined with the reusable portion. The control module interface is configured to provide an interface between the control module and the reusable portion of the biopsy device. The at least one wireless data communication link includes a first data link configured to permit communication of data between the reusable portion of the biopsy device and the control module interface. The encoder is operationally coupled with the MR compatible motor.