Medical instrument with suction
US9468432B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Surgical instruments for dissection and retraction, providing suction to remove fluids, smoke and debris at the site of a surgical procedure. A surgical dissector/retractor having a handle and head with a suction channel passing within the dissector/retractor. The dissector/retractor includes a smooth leading edge and a suction port on a top surface of the head.
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