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Medical device for cutting

US9717518B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2013
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 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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