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Surgical instruments

US7223229B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Filing dateMay 1, 2006
Grant dateMay 29, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/0045
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A novel surgical instrument is shown and described. The surgical instrument is useful in pelvic floor repair procedures such as sling procedures for treating incontinence. Also, a novel, ornamental design for a handle for a surgical instrument is shown and described.

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