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Endo-surgical device and method

US8992424B2 · kind B2 · utility

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32References

47Claims

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Assignee

SKELETAL DYNAMICS, INC. · US

Inventors

Jorge L. Orbay · Kendall, US
Jorge A. Machado · Miami, US
Thomas H. Norman · Miami, US
Alejandro Espinosa · Miramar, US
Randall Chinock · Southbridge, US
Ronald Litke · Sandy Hook, US
Carlos Valencia · Hialeah, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 11, 2008
Grant date	Mar 31, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 16, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/309
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endo-surgical device, system and method are provided. The endo-surgical device includes a flared prow that limits the displacement and rotation of the cannula to keep the knife away from tissues that are not intended to be cut. The endo-surgical tool can be utilized as part of a system for performing an endo-surgical procedure.

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