Laparoscopic gallbladder extraction device
US9693790B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2926
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument for removing a gallbladder is provided. The surgical instrument includes a handle assembly, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, and a capture portion operably mounted on a distal end of the elongated body portion. The capture portion defines a tissue receiving opening when in an open configuration and is configured for receipt through an incision when in the capture portion is in a closed configuration. The capture portion includes at least one sharpened member for cutting tissue received within the tissue receiving opening as the capture portion moves from the open configuration to the closed configuration. Also provided is a method of removing a gallbladder using a surgical instrument.
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