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Lavage with tissue cutting cannula

US5505210A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 11, 1993
Grant dateApr 9, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M1/7413
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to an irrigation and suction lavage assembly for irrigation, suction, and removal of body tissue. The assembly includes a rigid conduit piece, an inner cannula, a movable outer cannula with a cutter, and an independently movable actuated valve to control irrigation and suction.

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