Patent · US Expired

Method using approximating apparatus for hernia repair

US5379754A · kind A · utility

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31References

4Claims

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Assignee

United States Surgical Corporation · US

Inventors

H. Jonathan Tovey · Monroe, US
Douglas J. Cuny · Bethel, US
Michael Ciccolella · Lake Carmel, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 30, 1992
Grant date	Jan 10, 1995
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 30, 2012

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/0063
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for using an endoscopic apparatus for measuring the size of a hernia defect comprising a handle which is pivotally attached to a measuring rod. The hernia defect is measured by a plurality of calibrations positioned along the measuring rod. The measuring rod includes a blunt tip at its distal end and further is adaptable for 180' positioning relative to the handle.

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