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Uterus manipulator

US8568423B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7References

15Claims

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Assignee

RICHARD WOLF GMBH · DE

Inventors

Manfred Boebel · Bauschlott, DE
Bernd Weber · Töging am Inn, DE
Eugenio Solima · Milano, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 2, 2010
Grant date	Oct 29, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 9, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

A uterus manipulator includes a shank, in which a hollow probe is guided, whose distal end section is envisaged and designed for introduction into a uterus through the cervical canal. A handle is provided on the proximal side. A distally open bell and a vaginal seal, arranged proximally displaced thereto, as well as a suction channel which connects to at least one suction opening in the distal end section, are provided for receiving a cervix. The bell is designed as a suction bell, wherein at least one suction channel runs into the bell.

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