Small gauge surgical instrument with adjustable support
US10617560B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/0052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A small gauge surgical instrument is shown with advantages such as diminished “play” at the tip. A surgical instrument assembly is also shown with support along a length of the instrument that can be selected by the surgeon. Devices and method described provide adjustability of the instrument without protruding into a gripping surface of the instrument.
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