Endoscopic fastener remover

Details Endoscopic fastener remover Endoscopic fastener remover

1992-10-05

1994-08-02

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Means for removing suture, clip, staple or ligature

254 28, A61B 1700

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053341961

ABSTRACT:
A surgical apparatus for removing fasteners from the body includes an endoscopic portion for insertion through an endoscopic tube and a fastener removing assembly positioned at the distal end of the endoscopic portion. By engaging a fastener with the fastener removing assembly, a surgeon can actuate the assembly and cause the fastener to distort to a configuration suitable for removal from the body.

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Ethicon Endo-Surgery; Feb. 24, 1992 Hospital Price List.

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