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Needlescopic instrument with reusable handle and detachable needle assembly

US10537347B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INCORPORATED · US

Inventors

Sundaram Ravikumar · Briarcliff Manor, US
Vikram Ravikumar · New York, US
Guy Osborne · Trumbull, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 16, 2014
Grant date	Jan 21, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 2, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/2919
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical device including a disposable needle assembly, a reusable handle assembly and a retractable slide. A method for inserting and releasing a disposable needle assembly from a reusable handle assembly is included. The handle assembly includes a ratchet mechanism, locking mechanism, arming mechanism and a cage.

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