Endoscopic suction-irrigation instrument for surgery

US6679834B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Pilling Weck Incorporated · US

Inventors

• Glenn H. Stahl · Collegeville, US
• Mosaddeq Hossain · Fryeburg, US
• Robert Banik · Hollywood, US
• Li Yue · North Wales, US
• Stephen D. Wilcox · New Market, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 19, 2001
• Grant date: Jan 20, 2004
• Expiry date: Sep 19, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M1/772
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An ergonomically superior endoscopic suction-irrigation instrument for surgery comprises a telescope sheath connected at an adjustable angle, preferably approximately 30°, to a vertically elongated handle having thumb-operated irrigation and suction valves and a hook for supporting the handle from the surgeon's hand when the surgeon's grip on the handle is loosened. The instrument is especially suited for sinus surgery.