Surgical instruments for stabilizing a localized portion of a beating heart
US6758808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G13/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Stabilization devices, systems and methods for stabilizing tissue to perform a surgical operation while the heart of the patient continues to beat. A stabilization system including a tissue contact member having a surface adapted to contact the tissue and temporarily maintain the tissue in a relatively immobilized state; and a maneuverable arm attached to the tissue contact member, which includes at least one articulating joint formed by a link having a male articulating surface composed of angled teeth and a female articulating surface having angled trenches adapted to receive the angled teeth.
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