Surgical multi-tool and method of use
US9393066B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/146
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Surgical tools and methods are disclosed. The surgical tool has a first configuration wherein the first tip and the second tip operate as forceps. The surgical tool has a second configuration wherein the first tip and the second tip operate as scissors, wherein rotating the first tip and the second tip about a longitudinal axis of the surgical tool transitions the surgical tool between the first configuration and second configuration. A method of using a surgical tool is disclosed that includes providing a surgical tool having a first tip and a second tip, wherein the first and second tips are configured for use as forceps. The method includes rotating the first tip relative to a longitudinal axis of the surgical tool and the second tip relative to the longitudinal axis of the surgical tool, wherein the rotation reconfigures the first and second tips for use as scissors.
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