Method and devices for hysterectomy
US9788911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/45117
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device sized and shaped for insertion into a body comprising: at least one mechanical limb comprising: a support segment; a first flexible section extending from the support segment and terminating in a coupling section; and a second flexible section extending from the coupling section and terminating in a tool or an connector for a tool; wherein one or more of the flexible sections is bendable by at least 120°; wherein a long axis length of the first flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the first flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis; wherein a long axis length of the second flexible section is at least double a maximum extent of the second flexible section perpendicular to a flexible section long axis.
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