Apparatus and method for developing an anatomic space for laparoscopic hernia repair and patch for use therewith
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Abstract
An apparatus for creating an anatomic space in tissue in a body comprises an introducer and a sheath. The tubular sheath may surround the introducer, and may have a weakened region along its longitudinal axis. A handle may be provided on the sheath. The handle may be adapted to be pulled proximally to separate the weakened region and allow the sheath to be removed from the introducer. The sheath may be secured to the introducer via detents or latches on the handle.
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12 Claims
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1-5. -5. (canceled)
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6. A surgical apparatus comprising:
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a tubular member having a bore extending therethrough;
a tunneling shaft slidably mounted in said bore of said tubular member;
a deflated balloon attached to said tunneling shaft;
a sheath enclosing said balloon;
a blunt tip disposed at a distal end of the tunneling shaft, wherein relative movement between the blunt tip and the sheath detaches the blunt tip from the distal end of the tunneling shaft. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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