Cannula anchor
US5364367A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/26
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anchor sheet and anchor body for holding a cannula within the abdominal cavity of a patient is described. The cannula is used during a laparoscopic surgical procedure. The anchor sheet and anchor body assist in holding the cannula in a preferred orientation relative to the abdominal cavity. An attachment mechanism such as a hook and loop fastener may be utilized to connect the anchor sheet to the anchor body.
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