Surgical anchor and system

Details Surgical anchor and system Surgical anchor and system

2004-11-30

2008-09-30

Johnson, III, Henry M (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Reexamination Certificate

active

07429259

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a device and system for manipulating a surgical tool at an intended location, e.g., a confined or inaccessible space, which includes a surgical anchor having at least one opening, wherein the opening provides a catch for a pin; and at least one anchor point to position and orient a surgical tool inside a human body. The apparatus and system of the present invention allows for the use of multiple intra-abdominal surgical tools inserted through a single incision.

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