Surgical tool kit

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2007-07-10

2007-07-10

Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

C081S177400

Reexamination Certificate

active

10870084

ABSTRACT:
A tool kit for interchanging tools within an at least partially closed area is provided. The tool kit includes at least one tool, each tool being preferably provided within a tubular housing, and adapted to pivot out from the tool kit so that they can be attached to a receiving tool. The tool is designed to be returned to the tool kit after use, and if desired, switched with a different tool. In one embodiment, a surgical system permitting surgical tools to be interchanged within a patient's body is provided. A method of interchanging surgical tools within a patient's body is also provided.

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