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Tissue retraction bands and methods of use thereof

US11890001B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2021
Grant dateFeb 6, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/0807
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a tissue traction device for endoscopic procedures such as tissue dissection. For example, a tissue traction device may include first and second attachment members pivotably attached by first and second swivels to opposite ends of a stretchable traction band comprising a compliant or semi-compliant material.

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