Surgical support device and method of using the same
US6544253B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The surgical support device is disclosed for use during a surgical procedure. The surgical support device includes a support assembly for supporting a surgical component during the surgical procedure. A stabilizing assembly stabilizes the support device within a vessel during the surgical procedure. The support device further includes a manipulating assembly for adjusting the position of the surgical component. The surgical support device may also be beneficially used as a ‘partial’ or ‘controlled’ occlusion balloon having the benefit of facilitating intermittent or lower level profusion to the extremities during a surgical procedure.
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