Surgery – Instruments – Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-29
2006-08-29
Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
Electrical application
C606S049000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07097644
ABSTRACT:
A medical device having a laminate elongate hollow member is disclosed. The laminate member provides torsional stiffness for controlling positioning of the distal end of the device, and provides bending flexibility for assisting in insertion of the device in the patient's esophagus or other body lumen.
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
Gibson Roy D.
Moreno Victor
Roane Aaron
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