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Abstract

In accordance with the present invention there is provided a surgical instrument for the removal of biological material through an opening within a patient, wherein biological material being larger than the opening within the patient. The surgical instrument includes a specimen retrieval bag having at least one wall. The specimen retrieval bag has an open end, a closed end and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, wherein the open end is for receiving biological materials therein. The instrument further includes at least one material transfer member attached to the wall adjacent to the open end. The material transfer member extends radially from the wall and is in fluid communication with the bag. Wherein when the open end of the bag is removed from the patient through the opening and the material transfer member is at least partially removed therethrough, a portion of the biological material moves from a portion of the bag within the patient to a portion of the material transfer member outside of the patient to reduce the size of the biological material within the patient.

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First Claim