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Endoscopic instrumentation kit and package therefor

US5144942A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 12, 1991
Grant dateSep 8, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00362
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endoscopic or laparoscopic instrumentation kit including at least one obturator and at least two sleeves forming a trocar assembly. The kit may also include a catheter, an endoscopic surgical instrument, tissue-gripping sleeve members and attachment devices for the trocar sleeves. The kit is packaged in a vacuum-formed enclosure having raised walls which correspond in size and shape to the instruments packaged therein for retaining and displaying the instruments.

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