Surgery – Instruments – Blunt dissectors
Patent
1997-08-28
1999-05-11
Lewis, William
Surgery
Instruments
Blunt dissectors
600210, A61B1/32
Patent
active
059023155
ABSTRACT:
A surgical device for dissecting and retracting tissue includes a scope holder for holding an endoscope therein and a transparent concave head connected to the scope holder. The concave head defines a working space therein. A fluid carrying system is operatively connected to and communicates with the concave head and the working space for clearing particulate from the working space.
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Capezzuto Louis J.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
Lewis William
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