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Polypectomy device and method of use

US8070756B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15References

8Claims

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Assignee

U.S. ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC. · US

Inventors

Dean J. Secrest · Greenville, US
K. Randall John · Chardon, US
Christopher J. Kaye · Greenville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 14, 2006
Grant date	Dec 6, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 27, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M1/79
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A polyp removal tool and method of use is disclosed. The tool includes a main body, an elongated hollow conduit fixed to the body, a handle, a cable assembly, a suction assembly and an irrigation system. The handle is used to actuate a snare at the end of a cable for transecting of polypoid tissue. The suction assembly is used in pre-conditioning the tissue for cutting and in polyp retention after cutting. The irrigation system is included for tissue recovery after transection. The tool may include a screen for capture of tissue within the device.

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