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Organ manipulator and positioner and methods of using the same

  • US 7,179,224 B2
  • Filed: 12/30/2003
  • Issued: 02/20/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for manipulating and positioning an organ, said device comprising:

  • an inflatable member having an opening passing therethrough and an organ contacting surface;

    a positioning element comprising a lumen passing through at least a portion thereof, said positioning element connected to said inflatable member and sealing one end of said opening, wherein an opposite end of said opening remains open and passes through said organ contacting surface, said lumen configured to be coupled to a vacuum source and fluidly communicate with said opening through said inflatable member, wherein said positioning element is configured to position said inflatable member and deliver negative pressure to a surface of the organ via said lumen and said opening, when said organ contacting surface contacts the organ.

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