Tissue retraction device
US10492773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to the field of tissue dissection. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to medical devices which lift and retract tissue during a dissection procedure to improve visualization of the target tissue and mitigate obstruction of dissection tools. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a tissue retraction device which moves from a constrained to relaxed configuration to immobilize and retract the dissected portion of target tissue during a dissection procedure.
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