Surgical measurement tool
US7014618B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/1076
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A single measurement tool is configured to measure at least one characteristic of a tubular tissue structure during a surgical procedure. The measurement tool may include an indentation defined therein that is placed against a tubular structure such as the aorta to determine whether that tubular structure has a radius larger than or smaller than the radius of curvature of the indentation. The measurement tool may include a number of first recesses for measuring the diameter of a tubular structure. The measurement tool may include at least one second recess for measuring the wall thickness of a tubular structure.
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