Method and apparatus for inserting a filled prosthetic bladder into a patient
US8641758B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/3423
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The apparatus includes a funnel member, a coupling member and retractors. The funnel member is flexible and is frusto-conical in shape. The funnel member proximal end opening is larger than the distal end opening. The funnel member couples to a distal or coupling member that is located at the funnel member distal end portion. The distal or coupling member is rigid and has catches for removably coupling to the retractors. In use, the retractors anchor the apparatus to the patient while allowing the funnel member to be manipulated to force the prosthesis into a surgical cavity of a patient.
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