Bioptome

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A bioptome is a small pincer-shaped cutting/grasping instrument used in medicine for taking biopsy specimens.[1] It can either be built into or threaded through a vascular catheter or endotracheal tube that delivers the bioptome directly to the desired site of tissue sample (in this case, probably the inner walls of the heart or gastrointestinal tract).

[edit] References

  1. ^ Myocardial biopsy, a brief explanation from St. Mary's Hospital that includes a bioptome description
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