Everting forceps with locking mechanism
US5520704A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 1992 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/2833
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An everting forceps comprising first and second outer resilient legs rigidly interconnected at one end thereof, and a third leg intermediate the pair of legs. Each of the outer legs terminating at a tip provided with an arcuate jaw. A moving device positions the intermediate leg with respect to one of the first and second legs. A locking mechanism for locking the intermediate leg and at least one of the outer legs is also provided.
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