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Surgical tool insertion aid
US2016331402A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2016331402-A1 |
| Application number | US-201515111663-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | Jan 15, 2014 |
| Publication date | Nov 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | — |
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A surgical tool insertion aid is provided which enables simultaneous use of multiple surgical tools, as well as the independent exchange of a surgical tool during surgery. A tubular surgical tool insertion aid 1 aids insertion of surgical tools 11 and 13 into the body, and includes: an inner tube 2 into which the surgical tools 11 and 13 are insertable, and which is insertable into the surgical tool insertion aid 1; and a plurality of guide members 3 which are extended in the axial direction from a distal end side to a proximal end side in the inner peripheral surface of the surgical tool insertion aid 1. The inner tube 2 includes, on the outer peripheral surface thereof, an engaging member 4 that engages with the guide member 3 to be made slidable.
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1 . A surgical tool insertion aid having a tubular shape which aids insertion of a surgical tool into a body, comprising: a plurality of inner tubes into which the surgical tool is insertable and which are insertable into the surgical tool insertion aid, and which include at least one inner tube and another inner tube having a smaller diameter than the at least one inner tube; and a plurality of guide members which are extended in an axial direction from a distal end side to a proximal end si…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
- A61B17/3423Primary
Human Necessities · mapped topic
- A61B1/00105Primary
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US2016331402A1 cover?
- A surgical tool insertion aid is provided which enables simultaneous use of multiple surgical tools, as well as the independent exchange of a surgical tool during surgery. A tubular surgical tool insertion aid 1 aids insertion of surgical tools 11 and 13 into the body, and includes: an inner tube 2 into which the surgical tools 11 and 13 are insertable, and which is insertable into …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Univ Keio, Kk Top
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/3423. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Thu Nov 17 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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