Surgical system and methods of use
US9192420B2 · kind B2 · utility
2Cited by
20References
20Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30593
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical system including an expandable device is provided, including an inflatable body and a compliant sleeve. The compliant sleeve includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a cavity extending from the proximal end to the oppositely disposed distal end configured to receive a portion of the inflatable body. The cavity is defined by an inner wall and an outer wall of the compliant sleeve. The distal end of the compliant sleeve forms a closed portion of the cavity and the proximal end includes an opening.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.