General uterine manipulator and system
First Claim
1. A uterine manipulator system comprising:
- a cervical funnel that is formed as a unitary device, the cervical funnel having a conical portion and a straight portion, the straight portion extending from a distal end of the conical portion, and the cervical funnel configured for insertion into and for contact with a vaginal cavity;
the straight portion having an integral lip extending circumferentially about the straight portion; and
the integral lip extending radially outward, the integral lip comprising a distal tip portion and first and second side portions, the distal tip portion having a straight surface extending in an arc between the first side portion and the second side portion, the first and second side portions tangentially aligned with the straight portion of the cervical funnel,wherein a distal end of the integral lip defines a plane, and the straight surface is substantially perpendicular to the plane, at least at a midpoint of the integral lip.
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Abstract
A general uterine manipulator 10 incorporates an elongated hollow tube 12 defining an internal passage 14. Tube 12 has opposite first and second ends 16 and 18, formed with internal threads T1 and T2; and a smooth continuous outer surface 20 of constant outer diameter. A first fitting comprising a tail screw 22 is screwed into thread T1 and a second fitting cervical screw 24 is screwed in thread T2. An inner manipulator rod 26 extends through the first fitting 22, tube 12, and second fitting 24. A range of alternate first and second fitting is provided. A forceps holder 70 is attachable to the tube 12 between ends 16 and 18. The manipulator 10 may also support a cervical funnel 90 and a plug 92.
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20 Claims
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1. A uterine manipulator system comprising:
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a cervical funnel that is formed as a unitary device, the cervical funnel having a conical portion and a straight portion, the straight portion extending from a distal end of the conical portion, and the cervical funnel configured for insertion into and for contact with a vaginal cavity; the straight portion having an integral lip extending circumferentially about the straight portion; and the integral lip extending radially outward, the integral lip comprising a distal tip portion and first and second side portions, the distal tip portion having a straight surface extending in an arc between the first side portion and the second side portion, the first and second side portions tangentially aligned with the straight portion of the cervical funnel, wherein a distal end of the integral lip defines a plane, and the straight surface is substantially perpendicular to the plane, at least at a midpoint of the integral lip. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20)
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19. A uterine manipulator system for insertion into a vaginal cavity, the uterine manipulator system comprising:
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a cervical funnel comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion including an angled surface and the second portion including a straight surface that extends from a distal end of the first portion; wherein the straight surface has a lip that extends distally from the straight surface and extends about the straight surface; wherein the lip comprises a first side, a second side, and an edge extending between the first and second sides, wherein the edge has a substantially straight end extending between the first side and the second side, and wherein the first and second sides are tangentially aligned with the straight surface of the second portion; and wherein a distal end of the lip defines a plane, and the straight surface is substantially perpendicular to the plane, at least at a midpoint of the lip.
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