Trocars and veress-type needles with illuminated guidance and safety features
US11382662B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1021
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides devices and methods for insufflating abdomens of subjects under direct visualization. Such devices and methods, in some implementations, include features for cleaning the devices, and certain implementations of the methods permit procedures wherein it is not necessary to use a typical obturator to place a cannula, resulting in safer procedures.
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