Medical device handle for use in laparoscopic surgery

Details Medical device handle for use in laparoscopic surgery Medical device handle for use in laparoscopic surgery

2000-01-13

2000-12-26

Layno, Carl H.

Surgery

Instruments

Means for inserting or removing conduit within body

606167, 606185, 607 40, A61M 3100

Patent

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06165180&

ABSTRACT:
An improved handle for a medical device used in laparoscopic surgery is provided. This handle is especially adapted for use with an implant device specifically for electrostimulation and/or electrical monitoring of endo-abdominal tissue or viscera is provided. The implant device has an elongated body equipped with devices to secure it to the tissue to be treated and two or more electric poles that are electrically connected to an electric connection terminal for connection to a power source, means to penetrate the tissue to be treated, and quick-release connecting devices to separate the penetration device from the elongated body. The handle, which is an elongated body, is attached to the proximal end of the implant device or other medical device and has a grasping means at its opposite end for manipulation with laparoscopic forceps.

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