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Endoscopic drop off bag

US8906035B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 4, 2008
Grant dateDec 9, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/2927
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A specimen retrieval device may comprise the specimen retrieval bag for retrieval biological materials, a hybrid shaft, a first collapsible arm, and a second collapsible arm. The hybrid shaft may comprise a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end is flexible, and wherein the proximal end is rigid. The first collapsible arm may be located at the distal end of the hybrid shaft, and may include a first portion. The second collapsible arm may be located at the distal end of the hybrid shaft, may include a first portion and a second portion. The second portion of the second collapsible arm may extend distally beyond the first portion of the second collapsible arm. The specimen retrieval bag may have an open end and a closed end, and may be configured to be retained upon the first collapsible arm and the second collapsible arm.

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