US5226908A
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Multi-functional instruments and stretchable ligating and occluding devices
Assignee: VTech Communications Ltd
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Filing: 1991-06-25
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Granted: 1993-07-13
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Expires: 2011-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A multi-functional surgical device useful, for example, for male and female sterilization procedures. The device can be used for applying an elastic occluding ring onto an anatomical tubular structure, for cutting and cauterizing the cut ends of such a structure, for introducing a gas and/or anesthesia into the surgical field, for a biopsy procedure, for illuminating and viewing the surgical field, for applying a conventional clip to an anatomical tubular structure, and/or for applying a flexible and resilient ligature. An applicator device for applying a flexible and resilient ligature, plug or cap onto an anatomical tubular structure including tissue grasping forceps moved into and out of the distal end of a tubular member which has one or two anatomical tubular structure receiving slots. A flexible and resilient ligature, plug or cap having legs and a base having sufficient elastic memory to close the legs and occlude an anatomical tubular structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Inbae Yoon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/28; A61B17/29; A61B17/12; A61B17/12009; A61B17/12013; A61B17/122; A61B17/128; A61B17/1285; A61B17/32; A61B17/320016; A61B17/34; A61B17/3417; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B18/1442; A61F; A61F6/00; A61F6/20; A61F6/206; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B17/2812; A61B17/282; A61B17/30; A61B17/3421; A61B17/3474; A61B17/3478; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00353; A61B2017/0046; A61B2017/2825; A61B17/2909; A61B2017/2912; A61B2017/2923; A61B2017/2926; A61B2017/2932; A61B2017/2933; A61B2017/2937; A61B2017/2943; A61B2017/303; A61B2017/3445; A61B2018/00315; A61B2018/00345; A61B2018/00351; A61B2018/00392; A61B2018/00404; A61B2018/00571; A61B2018/00601; A61B18/1206; A61B2018/1246; A61B2018/1253; A61B2018/126; A61B2018/1405; A61B2018/1412; A61B2018/1425; A61B2018/1452; A61B2018/1455; A61B2217/00; A61B2217/002; A61B2217/005; A61B2218/00; A61B2218/001; A61B2218/002; A61B2218/007; A61B90/00; A61B90/36; A61B90/361
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
An instrument for positioning and operating on bodily tissue comprising a first elongate tubular member having an open distal end; a second elongate tubular member axially movable within said first tubular member and having an open distal end carrying forceps means for engaging bodily tissue; means for axially moving said forceps means to position the bodily tissue at an operative position adjacent said distal end of said first tubular member; operating means for treating the bodily tissue at said operative position; and valve means carried by said second tubular member for controlling fluid flow therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
An instrument for positioning and operating on bodily tissue comprising a first elongate tubular member having an open distal end; a second elongate tubular member axially movable within said first tubular member and having an open distal end carrying forceps means for engaging bodily tissue; means for axially moving said forceps means to position the bodily tissue at an operative position adjacent said distal end of said first tubular member; operating means for treating the bodily tissue at said operative position; and valve means carried by said second tubular member for controlling fluid flow therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The instrument as claimed in claim 1 wherein said forceps means includes means for cutting and capturing tissue for biopsy purposes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The instrument as claimed in claim 2 wherein said forceps means includes means disposed distally of said cutting and capturing means for grasping tissue.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The instrument as claimed in claim 1 wherein said forceps means includes a plurality of forceps members movable relative to each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The instrument as claimed in claim 1 wherein said forceps means includes a hook-like member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The instrument as claimed in claim 1 wherein said forceps means includes suction means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
The instrument as claimed in claim 1 wherein said operating means includes a flexible and resilient clip mounted on said distal end of said first tubular member and having at least one pair of leg means extending from an integral base and having serrated opposed surfaces, and means for ejecting said clip from said distal end of said first tubular member to engage the bodily tissue at said operative position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The instrument as claimed in claim 1 wherein said operating means includes an electrical cauterizing instrument extending through said valve means and said second tubular member for applying electrical energy to the bodily tissue at said operative position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The instrument as claimed in claim 8 wherein said electrical cauterizing instrument includes a tubular member having open ends allowing fluid flow therethrough.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The instrument as claimed in claim 1 wherein said forceps means includes means for cutting the bodily tissue.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The instrument as claimed in claim 1 wherein said forceps means includes needle holding means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The instrument as claimed in claim 1 wherein said forceps means includes recessed areas for holding the bodily tissue.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The instrument as claimed in claim 1 wherein said forceps means includes means for holding a biopsy specimen.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
94 words
An instrument for positioning and operating on bodily tissue comprising a first elongate tubular member having an open distal end; a second elongate tubular member axially movable within said first tubular member and having an open distal end carrying forceps means for engaging bodily tissue; means for axially moving said forceps means to position the bodily tissue at an operative position adjacent said distal end of said first tubular member; and an electrical cauterizing instrument removably inserted through said second tubular member for applying electrical energy to the bodily tissue at said operative position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
94 words
An instrument for positioning and operating on bodily tissue comprising a first elongate tubular member having an open distal end; a second elongate tubular member axially movable within said first tubular member and having an open distal end carrying forceps means for engaging bodily tissue; means for axially moving said forceps means to position the bodily tissue at an operative position adjacent said distal end of said first tubular member; and an electrical cauterizing instrument removably inserted through said second tubular member for applying electrical energy to the bodily tissue at said operative position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
107 words
An instrument for positioning and operating on bodily tissue comprising a first elongate tubular member having an open distal end; a second elongate tubular member axially movable within said first tubular member and having an open distal end carrying forceps means for engaging bodily tissue; means for axially moving said forceps means to position the bodily tissue at an operative position adjacent said distal end of said first tubular member; and electrical cauterizing means extending through said second tubular member for applying electrical energy to the bodily tissue at said operative position, said electrical cauterizing means including a tubular member having open ends allowing fluid flow therethrough.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
107 words
An instrument for positioning and operating on bodily tissue comprising a first elongate tubular member having an open distal end; a second elongate tubular member axially movable within said first tubular member and having an open distal end carrying forceps means for engaging bodily tissue; means for axially moving said forceps means to position the bodily tissue at an operative position adjacent said distal end of said first tubular member; and electrical cauterizing means extending through said second tubular member for applying electrical energy to the bodily tissue at said operative position, said electrical cauterizing means including a tubular member having open ends allowing fluid flow therethrough.
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