Surgery – Instruments – Internal pressure applicator
Patent
1996-01-26
1997-11-25
Buiz, Michael
Surgery
Instruments
Internal pressure applicator
606192, 604 96, A61M 2900
Patent
active
056906692
ABSTRACT:
A surgical apparatus for manipulating body tissue includes a handle member consisting of a frame, a self contained fluid dispenser having a chamber for storing a supply of fluid and a plunger reciprocally moveable within the chamber for dispensing the fluid, and a trigger operatively connected to the plunger and moveable to cause corresponding movement of the plunger. The apparatus also includes a generally elongated member connected to the handle member and an inflatable member supported at the distal end portion of the elongated member in fluid communication with the fluid dispenser. A method for performing a tracheostomy with the apparatus is also disclosed.
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Hammond John F.
Kaufer James W.
McGarry Daniel E.
Sauer Jude S.
Buiz Michael
Laser Surge, Inc.
Rasche Patrick W.
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