Surgical device to prepare body tissue for anastomosis
US5496341A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a surgical device which atraumatically compresses body tissue and guides a cutting blade to transect the body tissue. Included in the surgical device is a base member equipped to hold body tissue and accurately guide a cutting blade to sever tissue at a predetermined location. A pressure applying member, preferably an arm pivotally connected to the base member, atraumatically compresses a portion of the body tissue through a compliant finger projecting from its distal end. The complaint finger is configured and dimensioned to engage the holding portion of the base member, preferably a groove formed within the base member. Parallel guiding members intersect the holding portion of the base member to guide a cutting blade substantially perpendicular to the body tissue during tissue severance.
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