Tissue and stone removal device and related methods of use
US9393033B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of a medical device and related methods of use are provided for extracting tissue. The device may include an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end. Two or more channels may extend through the elongate member from the proximal end to the distal end, and a morcellating device may be included in one of the channels. In addition, one of the channels may be configured as a return channel for extracting the morcellated tissue.
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