Method and apparatus for guiding prosthesis

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4592341
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06731539

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A method of and an apparatus for guiding a prosthesis utilizing a flexible sheath in combination with a guide member is taught. Basket forceps assembly which is known in the art is utilized to fracture a calculus located within a coeloma is coupled to the guide member. The guide member carrying the basket is inserted into the coeloma so as to allow it to move past a restriction within the coeloma and without injuring the walls of the coeloma. The guide member, once moved past the restriction, is used as a guide to dispose a prosthesis passed over the guide member at a given location in a smooth manner.

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OLYMPUS OPTICAL COMPANY LTD A CORP OF JAPAN43-2 2-CHOME HATAGAYA SHIBUYA-KU TOKYO

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Okada, Tsutomu Hachioji, JP 97 5456
Omagari, Yasuhiko Fuchu, JP 5 594

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