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Thoracoscopic instrument

US9358027B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2012
Grant dateJun 7, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/0813
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various embodiments relate to a surgical instrument. The surgical instrument includes a first handle member having a first handle portion and a first shaft portion; a first end member connected to the first handle member having a first instrument portion and a tab; a second end member connected to the tab of the first end member having a second instrument portion and a shaft portion; a second handle member connected to the shaft portion of the second end member; and a lock that releasably connects the second handle member to the shaft portion of the first handle member.

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