Multifunction surgical instrument for use in laparoscopic surgery
US10987120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0811
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed toward devices and methods for use in minimally invasive needlescopic procedures whereby an improved bowel grasper incorporates a means for measuring the pressure applied to a body part is translated to a visual representation. In addition, in an embodiment a rubberized bowel grasper device having a chevron style surface which is used to facilitate grabbing and manipulating body parts is provided. In another embodiment of the present invention and system a device and method for measuring distances inside the abdomen is provided. Further embodiments include bowel graspers with a combination of the above features and functions.
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