Heart presentation device and method

Details Heart presentation device and method Heart presentation device and method

2006-05-02

2006-05-02

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Reexamination Certificate

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07037305

ABSTRACT:
A medical instrument for positioning an internal organ during surgical and diagnostic procedures is provided. In one embodiment, the medical instrument includes a body having a tissue grasping element and an actuating member effective to move the tissue grasping element between an open position and a closed position. The body also includes a flexible member which has a portion secured to the body and at least one free end. In use, the tissue grasping element grasps or penetrates a portion of the tissue on or near the body organ. Tension can then be applied to the flexible member to reposition and secure the body organ.

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