Thoracoscopic cannula system

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PATENT NO 5685857
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08621006

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A thoracoscopic cannula system includes a cannula having an enlarged limiter flange and an elongated hollow tube for insertion between the ribs of a thoracic patient; the tube includes first and second opposed concave recesses for snap-fitting and interlocking with the adjacent ribs to securely anchor it; and an introducer including an elongated member slidably received in the hollow tube with a stop flange at one end to limit movement of the introducer through the tube and a beveled, blunted surface at the other end for gently penetrating and leading the cannula through an incision between the ribs of the patient.

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PLC MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC10 FORGE PARK FRANKLIN MA 02038

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Linhares, Stephen J Taunton, MA 22 1511
Negus, Charles Christopher Taunton, MA 13 1013
Rudko, Robert I Holliston, MA 39 2313

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