Instrument for engaging a body structure
US8603130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument for engaging an underlying blood vessel or body structure. The instrument comprises a pair of instrument arms, and an instrument finger extends at an angle from each arm. The distal end of each instrument finger comprises a bottom surface at an angle to the axis of the instrument finger such that it is adapted to rest upon the underlying blood vessel or body structure. In certain embodiments the bottom surfaces are in a plane that is substantially parallel to the plane of the instrument arms.
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