Manual control device for laparoscopic instrument
US5468240A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/77
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A manual control device for laparoscopic patient treatment by use of electrical curetage or coagulation, with means for clearing the surgical sight by irrigation or suction, finger operated buttons controlling the various functions, and an interlock mechanism disabling the electrical functions when a push button is depressed to enable irrigation or suction.
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