Instrumentation for endoscopic surgical insertion and application of liquid, gel and like material
US6416506B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0816
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscopic instrument includes an inner elongated instrument member that fits the bore of an outer elongated instrument member. The inner instrument member carries a flag that can be furled about the distal end portion of the inner instrument member. A sheet of surgical material to be dispensed into a patient's body cavity can be attached to the flag. The outer instrument member includes an articulating end portion that can be moved to deflect the end portion of the inner instrument member such as when the flag is unfurled inside a patient's body cavity.
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