US Patent No: 5,320,611

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Expandable cannula having longitudinal wire and method of use

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Abstract

Cannulas for surgical and medical use expand along their entire lengths. The cannulas are inserted through tissue when in an unexpanded condition and with a small diameter. The cannulas are then expanded radially outwardly to give a full-size instrument passage. Expansion of the cannulas occurs against the viscoelastic resistance of the surrounding tissue. The expandable cannulas do not require a full depth incision, or at most require only a needle-size entrance opening.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
BONUTTI SKELETAL INNOVATIONS LLCFRISCO, TX140

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bonutti, Peter M Effingham, IL 385 12141
Hawkins, James S Urbana, IL 10 659

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