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Laparoscopic surgical Y-tube cannula

US5613954A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 1994
Grant dateMar 25, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S604/905
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A laparoscopy cannula having an acutely angled suction irrigation branch, incorporating a suction irrigation fluid seal which is accessible for replacement and a cooperating rotatable and axially slidable coupling having an internal portion for connection to and support of a suction irrigation handpiece.

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