Nova Patents
EP0809466A4

Surgical instrument

Abstract

A surgical instrument includes a support member that extends distally from a base, carrying at a distal region a window defining an opening. A surgical tool at least partially disposed in the distal region is movable with respect to the window to cut tissue extending through the opening. A shield also at least partially disposed in the distal region is movable with respect to the window to at least partially cover the opening.

Term

Term ended

Projected expiry passed 15 February 2016, 10.6 years ago.

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EP0310285A2CitesEuropean Patent Office (EPO)ASearch report1,2,10-15,23,26
EP0499465A1CitesEuropean Patent Office (EPO)ASearch report1,2,10-15,23,26
US5084052ACitesUnited States of AmericaASearch report1,2,10-15,23,26
US5112299ACitesUnited States of AmericaASearch report1,2,10-15,23,26
US5152744ACitesUnited States of AmericaDASearch report1,2,10-15,23,26
US5275609ACitesUnited States of AmericaASearch report1,9-15,23,26
EP310285ACitesEuropean Patent Office (EPO)–––
EP0499465ACitesEuropean Patent Office (EPO)–––