The invention relates to a handheld-type biopsy device for removing tissue,comprising at least one tensioning and launching device in the form of atensioning slide for a biopsy needle unit, said tensioning and launchingdevicebeing impinged upon by spring power. The biopsy needle unit is provided withanouter hollow needle comprising a cutting blade that is presharpened at thedistalend thereof and a hollow biopsy needle which is mounted inside the hollowneedle and comprises a space for removing a tissue sample in the distal endarea thereof. The outer hollow needle is slidably mounted relative to thehollowbiopsy needle. The inventive biopsy device further comprises a source ofpressure that can be connected t o the hollow biopsy needle. The inventionalsorelates to a biopsy needle module that can be implemented in said biopsydevice.
