Device for laparoscopic or thoracoscopic surgery
US8409076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00876
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device (10) for laparoscopic or thoracoscopic surgery, the device (10) comprising: a first member (20) to be moved across the body (5) of a patient; and a second member (30) to be placed within the body (5), the second member (30) comprising an image capturing device (32) to capture images from within the body (5) and to transmit the captured images for display; wherein the second member (30) is in magnetic engagement with the first member (20) such that the movement of the second member (30) within the body (5) is in response to movement of the first member (20) across the body (5).
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