Manipulator apparatus

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1994-09-23

1996-11-05

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Instruments

Obstetric or gynecological instruments

604 55, 600204, A61B 1742

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055711154

ABSTRACT:
A surgical apparatus for manipulating body tissue which comprises a handle member, a generally elongated member extending from the handle member, means positioned on said elongated member for holding a grasping instrument, a channel positioned in the elongated member for transporting fluid to the distal end portion of said elongated member, a collet assembly and a seal removably mounted to the collet assembly.

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