Apparatus and method for performing cystotomy procedures
US8382785B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cystotomy apparatus includes a sound from which an advancement device having a cutting tip creates a surgical pathway from the bladder through abdominal tissue to the external abdomen along a predetermined path. The cutting tip is captured and removed from the advancement device in a capture cup located in the predetermined path by an alignment structure. The cutting tip is removed from the advancement device while within the capture cup, to allow a dilator, cannula or catheter to be drawn through the surgical pathway into the bladder.
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