Multipurpose medical device
US12262884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multipurpose medical device and a method of performing a medical procedure using the device are provided. The device can include a handle, a body, a suction system, a sensor, and an indicator. The body can be operatively coupled to the handle and can include a lumen extending through a length of the body, and at least a portion of the body is configured to operate as a retractor during the medical procedure. The suction system can include a suction channel disposed within the lumen. The sensor can be coupled to the body and can be configured to sense a retraction force against the body during the medical procedure. The indicator can be configured to provide feedback to the user based on the sensed retraction force.
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