Surgical tool kit
US8021358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2050/3008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tool kit for interchanging tools within an at least partially closed area is provided. The tool kit includes at least one tool, each tool being preferably provided within a tubular housing, and adapted to pivot out from the tool kit so that they can be attached to a receiving tool. The tool is designed to be returned to the tool kit after use, and if desired, switched with a different tool. In one embodiment, a surgical system permitting surgical tools to be interchanged within a patient's body is provided. A method of interchanging surgical tools within a patient's body is also provided.
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