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Multifunction medical device and related methods of use

US8636735B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 26, 2012
Grant dateJan 28, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2218/002
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An embodiment of the invention may include a medical device. The medical device may include a flexible tube, an elongate member configured to cut tissue and extend from the flexible tube, and a cauterizing member configured to cauterize tissue and to move relative to the elongate member and the flexible tube. The cauterizing member may substantially surround at least a portion of the elongate member.

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