Self-seating surgical access device and method of use
US6746396B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/0206
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical access device includes two opposed side members each of which carries a downwardly depending flange. One lateral member adjustably connects a first end of the first side member to a first end of the second side member, with at least one of these first ends being moveable along a length of the first lateral member, thereby permitting adjustment of the space between the first ends. A second lateral member adjustably connects the second end of the first side member to the second end of the second side member, with at least one of these second ends being moveable along a length of the second lateral member, thereby permitting adjustment of the space between the second ends.
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