Organ manipulation assistance during surgical procedure
US6951533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/308
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides techniques for securely engaging an organ, such as a beating heart, with a manipulating device. A bag-like device may be deployed around a substantial volume of the organ and the manipulating device. In one embodiment, the bag-like device may be net-like, including one or more mesh apertures. Once deployed, the bag-like device cooperates with the manipulating device when the organ is manipulated and reduces the risk that the organ will be inadvertently released or dropped.
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