Tissue everting needle
US5957938A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1121
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A needle for everting body tissue is a linear member having a back portion, an arcuate tissue penetrating portion, and a generally U-shaped tissue everting portion therebetween. The U-shaped tissue everting portion includes a base and first and second tissue abutment arms, the back portion preferably being collinear with the first arm and oriented at an angle with respect to the base. The needle can be incorporated into an instrument for use in endoscopic procedures. In such instruments the needle can be attached in a fixed position with respect to the instrument, or retractable within a tubular sleeve.
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