Trocar
US5817062A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3492
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A thoracic trocar having a deflectable member. The deflectable member has a frustoconical outer surface and is movable between first and second positions. The outer surface is angled toward the distal end in the first position and angled toward the proximal end in the second position. The first and second positions are both stable, unbiased positions and the deflectable member is movable from the first position to the second position upon application of the necessary force.
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