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Functional uterine manipulator

US10722266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims

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Assignee

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. · US

Inventor

Jon Einarsson · Boston, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 20, 2017
Grant date	Jul 28, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 28, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/4225
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A uterine manipulator operable to detach the uterus and cervix from the vagina. The uterine manipulator includes a shaft, a handle, a tip assembly, and a cutting assembly. The shaft includes a first end and a second end, and the handle is coupled to the first end and pivotable relative to the first end about a first axis. The tip assembly is coupled to the second end and pivotable relative to the second end along a second axis parallel to the first axis, and is adapted for insertion into the uterus. The cutting assembly is coupled around the shaft and adapted to receive the cervix when the tip assembly is inserted into the uterus.

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