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Method using approximating apparatus for hernia repair
Assignee: United States Surgical Corp
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Filing: 1992-07-30
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Granted: 1995-01-10
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Expires: 2012-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A method for using an endoscopic apparatus for measuring the size of a hernia defect comprising a handle which is pivotally attached to a measuring rod. The hernia defect is measured by a plurality of calibrations positioned along the measuring rod. The measuring rod includes a blunt tip at its distal end and further is adaptable for 180' positioning relative to the handle.
Inventors
- 👤 H. Jonathan Tovey
- 👤 Douglas J. Cuny
- 👤 Michael Ciccolella
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/103; A61B5/107; A61B5/1076; A61B90/00; A61B90/06; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A method of facilitating endoscopic hernia repair, comprising the steps of: inserting a cannula into the body; inserting an instrument having a measuring portion into a body cavity through the cannula; manipulating said measuring portion to a position adjacent to the body defect so that a plurality of calibrations are adjacent said body defect; viewing the size of the body defect on a monitor remote from the body defect by comparing calibrations on the measuring portion to the body defect to determine its size; providing prosthetic material based on the determination of the size of the body defect; and inserting the prosthetic material through the cannula for positioning over to the hernia.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
112 words
A method of facilitating endoscopic hernia repair, comprising the steps of: inserting a cannula into the body; inserting an instrument having a measuring portion into a body cavity through the cannula; manipulating said measuring portion to a position adjacent to the body defect so that a plurality of calibrations are adjacent said body defect; viewing the size of the body defect on a monitor remote from the body defect by comparing calibrations on the measuring portion to the body defect to determine its size; providing prosthetic material based on the determination of the size of the body defect; and inserting the prosthetic material through the cannula for positioning over to the hernia.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as in claim 1, whereas the step of manipulating the measuring portion comprises manipulating a gripping portion of the instrument located remotely from the body defect.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
120 words
A method of facilitating endoscopic hernia repair, comprising the steps of: inserting a cannula into the body; inserting a measuring instrument into a body cavity through the cannula; manipulating a gripping portion of said measuring instrument to pivot a measuring portion pivotally attached to said gripping portion; positioning a plurality of calibrations imprinted on said measuring portion adjacent the hernia defect; viewing the size of the hernia defect on a monitor remote from the body which shows the images viewed by an endoscope, determining the size of the hernia defect by comparing the hernia defect to the calibrations on the measuring portion so that a properly sized prosthetic material can be prepared; and positioning prosthetic material over the body defect.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
120 words
A method of facilitating endoscopic hernia repair, comprising the steps of: inserting a cannula into the body; inserting a measuring instrument into a body cavity through the cannula; manipulating a gripping portion of said measuring instrument to pivot a measuring portion pivotally attached to said gripping portion; positioning a plurality of calibrations imprinted on said measuring portion adjacent the hernia defect; viewing the size of the hernia defect on a monitor remote from the body which shows the images viewed by an endoscope, determining the size of the hernia defect by comparing the hernia defect to the calibrations on the measuring portion so that a properly sized prosthetic material can be prepared; and positioning prosthetic material over the body defect.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method as in claim 3 further comprising the step of cutting the properly sized prosthetic material and inserting the material and inserting the material through the cannula in order to position it over the body defect.
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