Surgery – Instruments – Forceps
Patent
1995-07-11
1997-05-06
Buiz, Michael Powell
Surgery
Instruments
Forceps
606158, A61B 1728
Patent
active
056266065
ABSTRACT:
This laparoscopic tissue retrieval forceps is a non-disposable medical device designed to facilitate the removal of surgical tissue specimens from various body cavities through small incisions. It consists of two separate mirror image members. Each member then consists of a blade portion 10, a shank portion 12, a locking mechanism 14, and a handle portion 16. Blade portion 10 and shank portion 12 are of various sizes to accommodate various sizes of incisions and various body cavities. Blade portion 10 of each member is introduced into a body cavity through a small surgical incision along opposing sides of the surgical tissue specimen or retrieval bag/sac. The two members of the device are joined together at locking mechanism 14. Traction is applied to handle portion 16 of the device to facilitate tissue retrieval.
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Buiz Michael Powell
Truong Kevin
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