Laparoscopic system
US9668723B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0673
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laparoscopic surgical system configured for cooperation with a trocar is described. In one configuration, the system is configured to expand to accommodate trocars of varying dimensions. In another configuration, which is not necessarily exclusive of the first configuration, the system may function to provide an anchoring and closure system for use in laparoscopic surgery.
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