Surgery – Miscellaneous – Methods
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-20
2011-11-22
Bui, Vy Q (Department: 3773)
Surgery
Miscellaneous
Methods
C606S170000, C606S015000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08061359
ABSTRACT:
A surgical endoscopic cutting device includes cutting elements fitted in a protective tube. The device has an inlet for fluid, a discharge outlet for tissue and fluid, and a further outlet that discharges most of the fluid.
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Bui Vy Q
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Smith & Nephew Inc.
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