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Coring knife

US10010660B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2011
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M60/896
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A coring knife can be used to make a circular incision. The coring knife can include an abutment that can be inserted into heart tissue. The circular incision is made by pressing the circular cutting edge of the coring knife against the abutment.

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