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US8968247B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8968247-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313913539-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | Jul 21, 2004 |
| Publication date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
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A laparoscopic port assembly includes a cannula unit including three cannulas each extending at an acute angle relative to a base. The cannulas are flexible for receiving respective angulated laparoscopic instruments. The cannula unit is rotatingly received in a port holder for rotation about a longitudinal axis of the holder, the holder being disposable in an opening in a patient's skin.
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What is claimed is: 1. An insert assist member for inserting a port holder in an opening at a surgical site comprising: a proximal outer portion; a cylindrical middle portion extending distally from the proximal outer portion; and a distal tip portion extending distally from the cylindrical middle portion, the distal tip portion defining a rounded tip for insertion through an aperture defined in a port holder configured for insertion in said opening at a surgical site; and,…
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- A laparoscopic port assembly includes a cannula unit including three cannulas each extending at an acute angle relative to a base. The cannulas are flexible for receiving respective angulated laparoscopic instruments. The cannula unit is rotatingly received in a port holder for rotation about a longitudinal axis of the holder, the holder being disposable in an opening in a patient's skin.
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- Primary CPC classification A61B17/0218. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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