#$%^&*AU2012216247B220151210.pdf#####ABSTRACT A biopsy device is provided for obtaining a tissue sample, such as a breast tissue biopsy sample. The biopsy device includes in one aspect a biopsy device comprising: a body sized and shaped to be held and manipulated by a single hand； 5 a needle extending distally from the body； a hollow cutter translatable with respect to the needle for severing a tissue sample from tissue received by the needle； a low pneumatic pressure source disposed within the body and operatively configured to provide low pneumatic pressure to at least one of the needle 10 or the cutter； and a motor disposed within the body, wherein the motor is operable to translate the hollow cutter, wherein the motor is further operable to actuate the low pneumatic pressure source.
