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APC dual mode LEEP apparatus and method

US7611510B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 6, 2006
Grant dateNov 3, 2009
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 25, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/1407
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multi-mode LLETZ or LEEP device for performing LLETZ surgery and argon plasma coagulation using a single device is disclosed. The disclosed device has a body with a channel therein and movable arms having a wire therebetween at a distal end of the body such that the arms may be extended to perform conventions LLETZ surgery or may be moved together for performing argon plasma or beam coagulation.

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