Resection line guide for a medical procedure and method of using same
US10278707B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0807
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to apparatuses and methods of using a resection line guide in various medical procedures. A resection line guide may include a first clamp member and a second clamp member configured to be positioned on a first side and a second side generally opposite that of the first side of an anatomical structure, such as, for example, a stomach. The clamp members may be configured to provide a clamping force on the stomach to secure the guide to the stomach. Further, at least one flexible member may be operatively coupled to the clamp members. The flexible member may be configured to be tensioned so as to provide at least a portion of the clamping force on the stomach.
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