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Trocar with concave cutting surface

US5807317A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 27, 1997
Grant dateSep 15, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/3454
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved trocar is provided. The trocar includes a shaft having a first end and a second end with a bend therebetween. An attachment fixture is integral with the shaft at the first end. A concave cutting edge is formed at the second end.

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