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Morcellator

  • US 5,569,284 A
  • Filed: 09/23/1994
  • Issued: 10/29/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A surgical apparatus for morcellizing body tissue, which comprises:

  • a) an endoscopic portion including an elongated tubular member having an axial bore, and an elongated auger rotatably disposed within the axial bore, the tubular member having an aperture which provides access for body tissue to contact the auger, and a cover member movable between a first position wherein the aperture is covered and a second position wherein the aperture is uncovered; and

    b) a housing portion engaged with the endoscopic portion and including a rotary driver mounted therein, the rotary driver being operatively associated with the auger, and an actuation member responsive to user contact for actuating the rotary driver, wherein actuation of the rotary driver causes rotation of the auger.

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