Trocar with reinforced obturator shaft
US6656198B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/346
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In accordance with the present invention there is provided an obturator for penetrating body tissue which contains a handle and a shaft. The shaft has a proximal end attached to the handle and a distal end extending from it. The handle and shaft are formed from a single piece of molded polymer. A substantially rigid reinforcing member which is formed from a material having a greater rigidity than the molded polymer is disposed along the shaft.
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