Endosurgical device and method of use
US11547470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1452
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endosurgical device is provided. The endosurgical device comprises a flexible tube having at least two lengthwise extending channels, an end effector comprising two opposite jaws having opposite cutting edges, an effector sleeve that surrounds the tube at least at the distal tube end, and means for reciprocating the end effector axially in relation to the effector sleeve to close the jaws when the effector sleeve is moved forward and backwards to close and open the jaws, respectively. The exterior face of the opposite jaws is electrically insulated, and an electrical cord for providing current to the end effector extends inside one of the lengthwise extending channels of the tube. The endosurgical device may allow the surgeon to take several tissue specimens from an organ and to perform several functionalities when the device is inside the organ.
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