Surgery – Specula
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-27
2008-05-27
Hayes, Michael J. (Department: 3734)
Surgery
Specula
C604S107000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07377897
ABSTRACT:
A portal device maintains an opening in the skin of a patient to allow for the passage of surgical device therethrough. Tabs disposed at one end of the portal device may be used to resist removal of the device, retract soft tissue from the operative site, and seal the opening to prevent the escape of gases or liquids.
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Dahlinger Eric F.
Kunkel Sanford S.
Hayes Michael J.
Hayes & Soloway PC
Victor Nguyen
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