Trocar with replaceable obturator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5405328
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08123319

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A kit assembly for use to construct a desired trocar obturator used during a surgical procedure is disclosed. The kit includes a proximal portion of the obturator and a plurality of different distal end portions. The proximal portion may be releasably attached to a distal portion by virtue of a detent mechanism. Reuse of the proximal portion affords potential cost savings. The plurality of distal end portions affords the surgeon a choice between different trocar tips so that the trocar may be customized for a particularly surgical procedure.

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  • COVIDIEN AG

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Metcalf, Gerald L Burnsville, MN 5 168
Redmond, Russell J Goleta, CA 114 30983
Vidal, Claude Santa Barbara, CA 77 17555

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