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Multifunctional devices for use in endoscopic surgical procedures and methods-therefor

  • US 5,374,261 A
  • Filed: 10/23/1990
  • Issued: 12/20/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/24/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for use in an endoscopically performed operative procedure of the type where a narrow portal is established through the skin to provide access to an operative site and the device is introduced to the operative site through the narrow portal, said device comprising a length of absorbent material means for absorbing body fluids, said absorbent material means having at least a first portion and a second portion, said first portion being capable of expanding in any direction to a first size when body fluids are absorbed by said absorbent material means and said second portion being capable of expanding in any direction to a second size greater than said first size when body fluids are absorbed by said absorbent material means.

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