Fluid conveying surgical instrument
US3980086A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 1975 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/77
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument of scissors configuration having one or more suction and spraying openings disposed at the functional end thereof, the openings communicating with a fluid conduit which is carried by and movable with one or both of the instrument handles or manipulating means. Movable conduit extensions selectively locate the suction and spraying openings in areas adjacent the scissors functional ends.
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