Atraumatic prong forceps
US12310612B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2946
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An atraumatic, scissor-type, surgical forceps is disclosed which incorporates a pair of flat jaws pivotally connected and opposite one another. One or more prongs project from the surface of one flat jaw toward the opposite jaw of the forceps which is without prongs. The jaws are connected to a handle made from flexibly resilient sheet metal which by design limits damage to biological tissue during surgical procedures by preventing the prongs from fully penetrating the tissue.
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