Insertion device and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8992569
APP PUB NO 20090005800A1
SERIAL NO

11771609

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An insertion device configured to provide access to a treatment site within a body cavity (e.g., an abdominal cavity) is provided herein. In general, the device includes any type of elongate sleeve (e.g., a trocar) having an inner lumen. Further, the device includes a tissue retraction mechanism configured to extend from a distal end of the sleeve wherein the tissue retraction mechanism is configured to securely engage a cavity wall such that in response to a retraction force the mechanism can pull the cavity wall over the distal end of the sleeve thereby positioning the sleeve across the cavity wall. Additionally, various embodiments of a method for providing access to a body cavity are also provided herein.

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  • ETHICON LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Franer, Paul T Cincinnati, US 42 12859
Pomeroy, George Mark Cincinnati, US 2 37

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