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Specimen retrieval device

US11134932B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Saumya Banerjee · Hamden, US
Eric Brown · Madison, US
Gregory R. Morck · Middletown, US
Roy J. Pilletere · North Haven, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 6, 2019
Grant date	Oct 5, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 21, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/00942
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A specimen retrieval device includes a tubular body, an inner shaft slidably positioned within a longitudinal bore of the tubular body, and a specimen bag supported on the distal portion of the inner shaft. In embodiments, the tubular body tubular body is formed of a lubricious material. The specimen bag is formed from a pattern and welded by a radiofrequency welder. The specimen bag includes a tail section through which the inner shaft passes, and the tail section may be attached to a handle at a proximal portion of the inner shaft.

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