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Colpotomy systems, devices, and methods with rotational cutting

US11090082B2 · kind B2 · utility

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36References

21Claims

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Jason G. Weihe · Longmont, US
James D. Allen, IV · Broomfield, US
Ansel Dow · Eugene, US
Thomas E. Drochner · Longmont, US
Stuart Richard Hart · Tampa, US
Michael B. Lyons · Boulder, US
Scott J. Prior · Shelton, US
John R. Twomey · Longmont, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 12, 2017
Grant date	Aug 17, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 3, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/3945
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A colpotomy system includes a colpotomy cup that extends to a distal surface and defines a longitudinal axis. The colpotomy system further includes a cutter operably coupled to the colpotomy cup and configured to travel along an arcuate path defined about the distal surface of the colpotomy cup. The cutter actuatable to separate a uterus from a vagina as the cutter rotates about the longitudinal axis of the colpotomy cup.

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