Trocar assembly
US5620456A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2936
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An obturator assembly for penetrating body tissue, includes a handle assembly having a finger-actuated trigger member, a sleeve member connected to and extending from the handle assembly, an obturator shaft at least partially positioned within the sleeve member and engageable with the finger-actuated trigger member of the handle assembly and a cutting mechanism supported by the distal end portion of the obturator shaft. The cutting mechanism is deployable for cutting action upon movement of the trigger member. A method of using the obturator assembly is also disclosed.
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