Surgical element delivery system and method
US6986780B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00362
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical element carrier and method for use is provided, wherein the surgical element carrier includes a housing dimensioned to contain therein a plurality of surgical elements, and dimensioned for insertion through a surgical port used in minimally invasive surgeries. The housing further includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion movable relative to the first housing portion between a closed position wherein the surgical elements are substantially surrounded by the housing, and an open position wherein the surgical elements are at least partially exposed and removable from the housing.
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