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UTERINE MANIPULATOR

  • US 20170112535A1
  • Filed: 11/10/2016
  • Published: 04/27/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/12/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A uterine manipulator comprising:

  • (1) a shaft configured to contain a first hollow inner channel, the first hollow inner channel coupling a distal end of the shaft to a proximal end of the shaft;

    wherein the distal end of the shaft includes at least one of a distal shaft aperture in fluid communication with the first hollow inner channel, and the proximal end of the shaft includes at least one of a proximal shaft aperture in fluid communication with the first hollow inner channel; and

    wherein a portion of the shaft distal to the proximal end is curved relative to the proximal end in a “

    C”

    or “

    S”

    shape;

    (2) a sliding tube containing a second hollow inner channel to receive the shaft;

    wherein the sliding tube includes a proximal tube end and a distal tube end; and

    wherein the sliding tube is less than a length of the shaft, and the sliding tube being configured to be slidable along the shaft;

    (3) a fulcrum comprised of a collapsible and flexible material;

    wherein the fulcrum contains a third hollow inner channel; and

    wherein the sliding tube is in contact with the third hollow inner channel; and

    (4) a handle-grippable body coupled to the proximal end of the shaft.

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