Vessel harvesting retractor with bilateral electrosurgical ligation
US6740102B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/0063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and device for endoscopic harvesting of blood vessels from a patient for use in subsequent procedures. The device having a two piece headpiece. A vessel to be removed is inserted into the headpiece and the top and bottom portions of the headpiece are alternatively extended in reciprocating fashion to dissect above and below the vessel. The headpiece having electrodes for ligation of any side branch vessels which are uncovered in the dissection process.
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