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Needle positioning forceps

  • US 7,182,770 B2
  • Filed: 10/10/2002
  • Issued: 02/27/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/10/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Forceps for use during x-ray beam imaging, comprising:

  • a pair of substantially radiolucent scissoring elements, each having a proximal, finger-receiving hole and distal end with an opposing portion of a grip for holding an article to be navigated;

    the scissoring elements crossing at an interconnecting hinge region including an upper finger-positioning area;

    the distance between the finger-receiving holes and the finger-positioning area being substantially less than the distance between the finger-positioning area and the distal end; and

    wherein the scissoring elements each have a length of 8 inches or greater, enabling a user to navigate the article without being exposed to the x-ray beam.

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