Swab for laparoscopy

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5295952
SERIAL NO

07717292

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In accordance with the present invention, a swab for use in laparoscopy is provided. The swab comprises an outer, generally tubular shank with a handle or gripping end and a working end. An inner shaft is slidably received in the shank and has a working end and a gripping end. A changeable, disposable absorbent tip is operably connected to the working end of the shaft. The swab includes a biasing means at the gripping ends of the shank and shaft for urging the absorbent tip toward the gripping ends.

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SURGICAL INNOVATIONS INC A CORPORATION OF MN4103 E LAKE STREET MINNEAPOLIS MN 55406

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Pietrafitta, Joseph J Minnetonka, MN 4 2640

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