Surgical device with same two co-operating elements for gripping and severing
US6391043B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/294
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for carrying out surgical operations. The device includes a distal part, a middle part extending from the distal part, and a proximal part mounted on the middle part opposite to the distal part. A gripping element of the device is for gripping body tissue and the like. Another element of the device, near the distal part of the device, is for operating the gripping element. Near the distal part of the device is an element for operating a severing component.
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