Patent · US Expired

Cervical punch

US5879358A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 21, 1994
Grant dateMar 9, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M3/0279
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cervical punch has a hollow cylindrical circular morcellator tube, which is provided with a cutting region having an all-round wave grinding pattern around the distal opening. The morcellator tube, which can also be referred to as the basic body, receives a guide rod along which is possible an axial and/or rotary movement of the morcellator tube in a direct or indirect manner by a guide cylinder.

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