Proximal-end securement of a minimally invasive working channel
US10264959B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/571
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed at minimally invasive systems in which the proximal end portion of the working channel has either zero or a limited range of movement in the lateral direction. A first embodiment has a slidable collar attached to a pair of flanges, wherein movement of the collar is bounded by an annular frame. A second embodiment has a substantially spherical element attached to the tube. A third embodiment has a plurality of caps. A fourth embodiment is adapted for a larger working channel.
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