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Method of performing a suprapubic transurethral cystostomy and associated procedures and apparatus therefor

US8118826B2 · kind B2 · utility

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28Claims

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Assignee

SWAN VALLEY MEDICAL INCORPORATED · US

Inventors

Ronald E. Zook · Boulder, US
Timothy E. Braun · Kalispell, US
Kenneth A. High · Helena, US
Laurence K. Sampson · Denver, US
Steve W. Jackinsky · Denver, US
Pete W. Kroehl · Denver, US
Davey B. Palmer · Highlands Ranch, US
David W. Wright · Littleton, US
Paul P. Burek · Centennial, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 26, 2008
Grant date	Feb 21, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 8, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/062
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A suprapubic transurethral cystotomy apparatus and method of forming a surgical opening therewith. The apparatus includes an elongate tubular body including a proximal portion and a distal portion inclined relative to one another. The distal portion extends along an axis to an end configured for receipt through a urethra. An elongate arm has a first end operably attached to the proximal portion of the tubular body and a second end providing an indicator establishing an axis aligned coaxially with the axis of the distal portion. A surgical opening is formed with a cutting member being extended along the axis of the indicator.

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