Trocar housing/stop-cock assembly
US8206411B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3464
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A trocar sleeve includes a trocar cannula and a trocar housing having a housing member base and a housing member cover. The trocar cannula and trocar housing are mechanically interfitted to form a trocar sleeve, wherein at least a portion of the trocar cannula sits within the housing member base with the housing member cover sitting over the trocar cannula for securing the at least a portion of the trocar cannula within the housing member base. The trocar sleeve also includes a stop-cock valve mechanically interfitted between the trocar cannula and the trocar housing.
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