Trocar button
US6654991B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N1/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device to facilitate injection/extraction of fluids from cadaver's body cavities and to plug the incisions made to effect such injections/extractions. The trocar button of the present invention has both an external, manually operable drive surface and an internal drive surface engageable by a conventional insertion tool. Additionally, both the flange and the overall dimensions of the trocar button are increased to make it more user friendly.
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