Handles and shafts for manually adjustable scissors and forceps
US7497867B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0046
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical scissors or forceps for use where the operative field is greatly reduced and the instrument is elongated with a low profile and having convexity of the shanks in order to measurably increase the beam strength of the device. The instrument is further provided with interchangeable handle inserts that provide additional weight at the back end of the instrument.
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