Tissue positioner

Details Tissue positioner Tissue positioner

2011-04-26

2011-04-26

Lacyk, John P (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Internal organ support or sling

C600S201000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07931579

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for stabilizing and/or positioning tissues or organs during surgical procedures. One feature of the positioners of the invention includes the use of one or more suction elements used to grip the organ or tissue. The main body of the suction element comprises body defining a polyhedral shaped chamber, an elliptical ring structure and a vacuum port. The invention further includes structures to support the suction element and hold the suction element and attached tissue in a fixed position including catheters, lockable flexible arms, and retractors.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6676597 (2004-01-01), Guenst
patent: 6899670 (2005-05-01), Peng
patent: 7097612 (2006-08-01), Bertolero et al.
patent: 2005/0222528 (2005-10-01), Weston
patent: 2005/0222544 (2005-10-01), Weston

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Tissue positioner does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Tissue positioner, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Tissue positioner will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2647450