Hand-held surgical device and tools for use therewith, assembly and method
US5433725A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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