Insertion device with floating housing and method of use
US7803135B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M39/0606
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An insertion device configured for providing access to a treatment site within a body cavity is provided herein. In general, the device includes an elongate cannula configured to receive and allow passage therethrough of a surgical instrument to a treatment site. Additionally, a proximal end of the cannula is movably coupled to a housing thereby facilitating delivery of the instrument therethrough. Additionally, various embodiments of a method for delivering (e.g., laprascopically, endoscopically, etc.) various surgical instruments to various treatment sites via an elongate cannula wherein the cannula includes a proximal end movably coupled to a housing are provided herein.
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