Surgical multi-tool and method of use
US9943327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1462
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Surgical tool are disclosed that include a first tip and a second tip. The first tip and the second tip can have a first configuration, an intermediate configuration, and a second configuration. In the first configuration the tool operates as forceps and in the second configuration the tool operates as scissors. In the intermediate configuration the tool operates as a probe. The tips can be brought together to transition between the first configuration and the intermediate configuration. The tips can be rotated to transition between the intermediate configuration and the second configuration. Method are disclosed that include the step of providing a tool having a first tip extending distally and a second tip extending distally, moving at least one of the first tip and the second tip toward the other of the first tip and the second tip, and rotating the first tip and the second tip.
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