#$%^&*AU2016201092A120160310.pdf#####ABSTRACT A biopsy device is provided for obtaining a tissue sample, such as a breast tissue biopsy sample. The biopsy device includes a probe cannula defining an internal passage and a 5 proximal portion attached to the probe cannula positionable to insert the probe cannula into tissue. The device also includes a cutter, a pneumatic container, a motor and a frame assembly. The cutter is reciprocally received by the probe cannula to sever a tissue sample received in the probe cannula. The pneumatic container is attached with the proximal portion and operably configured to communicate a low pneumatic pressure contained within the 10 pneumatic container with the probe cannula. The motor is contained in the proximal portion operatively coupled to translate the cutter, wherein the motor is further operatively coupled to reduce pneumatic pressure in the pneumatic container. The frame assembly is positioned within the biopsy device adjacent the proximal portion and attached to the probe cannula, wherein the frame assembly is longitudinally movable within the biopsy device, wherein the 15 motor is further operably configured to impart a longitudinal reciprocating motion to the frame assembly during insertion of the probe cannula into tissue.
