Endoscopic instrumentation kit and package therefor
US5315985A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 1992 |
| Grant date | May 31, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2012 |
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. A method for utilizing the kit of the present invention is also disclosed.
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