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Surgical tool for anastomosis

US9433421B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2010
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/1135
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical tool has a body including a pair of legs, each leg having a leading edge and a butt end. The pair of legs are connected at their butt ends, wherein the pair of legs are configured to come close and depart at the leading edges. A deformable connecting member connects the pair of legs to one another at the leading edges.

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