Method for using a tissue stabilization device during surgery

US6013027A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Jamal H. Khan · Charleston, US
• Randall K. Wolf · Cincinnati, US
• William D. Fox · New Richmond, US
• Gary W. Knight · Sharonville, US
• David L. Hamann · Cincinnati, US
• Craig B. Berky · Milford, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 15, 1998
• Grant date: Jan 11, 2000
• Expiry date: Jul 15, 2018

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16M2200/065
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method is described for stabilizing moving tissue within the body. The method comprises creating a first opening for primary surgical access into the body, and a second opening spaced apart from the first opening in the body. An elongated stem having a proximal end and a distal end is inserted into the second opening. A foot having an upper and a lower surface is inserted into the first opening. The lower surface of the foot is engaged with the moving tissue within the body. The distal end of the stem is releaseably attached to the foot. The proximal end of the stem may be held so as to stabilize the moving tissue within the body.