Multi-components device, system and method for assisting minimally invasive procedures
US9463003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/294
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An elastic connector (ES) having at least two ends, each of which includes attachment means for reversibly attaching said ES to at least two components; wherein said ES is characterized by a predetermined default configuration: and, a queue-like configuration in which said ES is adapted to provide simultaneous queue-like insertion or extraction of said at least two components through a tube or endoscope's working channel or a trocar into or from a body cavity; said ES is adapted to be reversibly transformed from said predetermined default configuration to said queue-like configuration and from said queue-like configuration to said predetermined default configuration.
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