Medical device for cutting
US9717518B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/146
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device including an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end and an end-effector disposed at the distal end of the elongate member is disclosed. The end-effector further includes a plurality of arms, which may pivot or move relative to one another. Further, each arm includes an inner edge defining a cutting edge, and an outer edge having at least one geometric feature for manipulating tissue.
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