Laparoscopic surgical instrument
US9737291B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3456
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The object of the present invention is to provide an improved laparoscopic, surgical instrument, particularly though not exclusively for gynaecology and in particular for Laparoscopic Colposuspension. According to the invention there is provided a laparoscopic, surgical instrument having an elongate shank, a ball head on one end and an eye in the other end. The instrument is such that the ball head is of a larger diameter than that of the elongate shank.
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