Patent · US Expired

Hand-held surgical device and tools for use therewith, assembly and method

US5433725A · kind A · utility

46Cited by
7References
14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 13, 1991
Grant dateJul 18, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2217/007
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Hand-held endoscopy assembly for use in performing a medical procedure comprising a hand-held endoscopy device having a bore extending therethrough. A surgical tool is removably mounted in the bore and is retained in a fixed longitudinal position within the device while permitting rotation of the tool in the device. A valve in the bore establishes a substantially fluid-tight seal between the bore and the tool.

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