Multifunctional minimally invasive surgical instrument
US5456684A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/774
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multifunctional minimally invasive surgical instrument. The instrument includes a tool set on the opposite end of a support tube from a handle assembly. Grasping, manipulating, retracting, cutting, cauterizing, irrigation, suction, and electrosurgery functions can be performed by actuating the handle assembly. The tool set can also be rotated and articulated with respect to the handle assembly.
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