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Tissue removal and manipulator device for LAVH and related surgeries

US9775644B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 17, 2014
Grant dateOct 3, 2017
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 17, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/309
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention is incorporated into a tissue removal and manipulation device for vaginal hysterectomies and related surgeries. The present invention solves the suturing problem of the prior art devices by providing a device that not only can manipulate the uterus during surgery but remove the uterus without the need for suturing.

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