Instrument guide and method for use

Details Instrument guide and method for use Instrument guide and method for use

2005-10-19

2011-10-04

Sonnett, Kathleen (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Blunt dissectors

C606S041000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08029528

ABSTRACT:
An instrument guide and method for use. An elongate flexible body has a proximal end and a distal end. The elongate body has two portions, one or more resilient than the other. A distal pocket is positioned adjacent the distal end of the elongate flexible body. An anchor is provided to attach the guide to a surgical instrument.

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