Method and apparatus for organic specimen retrieval

Details Method and apparatus for organic specimen retrieval Method and apparatus for organic specimen retrieval

1996-08-08

1998-04-07

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Truss

Pad

606113, A61B 1000

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057352895

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for specimen retrieval includes an outer impermeable pouch having an opening and a mesh enclosure having an opening. The enclosure is disposed inside the pouch and the enclosure opening is aligned with the pouch opening. The pouch includes an inflatable or resilient element for biasing the pouch opening in an open position. An element is provided for closing the pouch opening, and componentry is provided for constricting the mesh enclosure to morcellate a specimen contained therein. The constricting componentry includes componentry for retracting the enclosure or componentry for twisting the enclosure.

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