Uterine manipulator with locking mechanism

Surgery – Instruments – Obstetric or gynecological instruments

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606193, 128 17, 128 20, A61B 1742

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054094968

ABSTRACT:
A uterine manipulating device is provided which provides an improved handle and locking element for holding the handle in a desired position relative to the frame to which it is pivotally connected. The locking element may include a latch element for holding the handle relative to the frame in a selected one of a plurality of slots defined in the frame. Alternatively, the locking element may include a clamp for permitting the handle to be held relative to the frame in any desired position through its range of motion, The inventor hereof also includes a method of supporting a uterine manipulator during surgery including supporting the manipulator by flexible material passed through the handle and tied or otherwise attached to the legs of the patient.

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