Method and apparatus for guiding prosthesis

Details Method and apparatus for guiding prosthesis Method and apparatus for guiding prosthesis

1985-05-07

1986-06-03

Grieb, William H.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128303R, 128343, 604264, 604285, 623 12, A61B 1700, A61F 204

Patent

active

045923418

ABSTRACT:
A method of and an apparatus for guiding a prosthesis utilizing a flexible sheath in combination with a guide member is taught. Basket forceps assembly which is known in the art is utilized to fracture a calculus located within a coeloma is coupled to the guide member. The guide member carrying the basket is inserted into the coeloma so as to allow it to move past a restriction within the coeloma and without injuring the walls of the coeloma. The guide member, once moved past the restriction, is used as a guide to dispose a prosthesis passed over the guide member at a given location in a smooth manner.

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