Surgical loop delivery device
US6152936A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/303
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical loop delivery device is disclosed in parent disclosures Ser. No. 09/071,811 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,766,217. This device is improved to permit tissue targets larger than the device to be ligated while also maintaining a clear sight path between the surgeon and the target. The surgical loop is also stable during the procedure.
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