Enhanced visualization of the latching mechanism of latching surgical devices
US6206897A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3937
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical device having a latching mechanism comprising a latch member; and a retaining member having at least one aperture adapted to receive and retain said latch member in a locked position, said latch member and said retaining member being of contrasting colors so that when the latch member is locked in place by the retaining member that the latch member's presence in the locked position is externally visible.
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