Protective enclosure for medical device components
US8080024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00367
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anastomosis surgical device comprising an elongate body having a drainage aperture at a distal end for communication with a proximal end of the elongate body, tissue approximating structure extendable from the elongate body and spaced proximally from the drainage aperture along the length of the elongate body. The device further includes an actuating mechanism extending from the proximal end of the elongate body and comprising at least one tissue approximating structure control mechanism, and a protective enclosure surrounding at least a portion of the actuating mechanism.
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