EP3038512A4 - Speculum for obstetrical and gynecological exams and related procedures - Google Patents

Speculum for obstetrical and gynecological exams and related procedures Download PDF

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EP3038512A4
EP3038512A4 EP14839098.2A EP14839098A EP3038512A4 EP 3038512 A4 EP3038512 A4 EP 3038512A4 EP 14839098 A EP14839098 A EP 14839098A EP 3038512 A4 EP3038512 A4 EP 3038512A4
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obstetrical
speculum
related procedures
exams
gynecological
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Afshin Nadershahi
Sudeep Deshpande
Krishna Mohith JETTI
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PROA MEDICAL, INC.
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Alfred E Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering of USC
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    • A61B1/303—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes
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    • A61B2017/00367—Details of actuation of instruments, e.g. relations between pushing buttons, or the like, and activation of the tool, working tip, or the like
    • A61B2017/00371—Multiple actuation, e.g. pushing of two buttons, or two working tips becoming operational
    • A61B2017/0038—Simultaneous actuation of two tools by pushing one button or the like
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    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/0057—Implements for plugging an opening in the wall of a hollow or tubular organ, e.g. for sealing a vessel puncture or closing a cardiac septal defect
    • A61B2017/00646—Type of implements
    • A61B2017/00659—Type of implements located only on one side of the opening
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    • A61B90/30—Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
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US201361871229P 2013-08-28 2013-08-28
US201361871233P 2013-08-28 2013-08-28
US201361871222P 2013-08-28 2013-08-28
PCT/US2014/052574 WO2015031283A1 (en) 2013-08-28 2014-08-25 Speculum for obstetrical and gynecological exams and related procedures

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HK (1) HK1220884A1 (en)
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US20030225313A1 (en) * 2002-06-04 2003-12-04 German Borodulin Vaginal speculum with insertable one-lens colposcope
WO2005016131A2 (en) * 2003-08-14 2005-02-24 Hfsc Company Multiple-blade retractor
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US4971036A (en) * 1987-12-04 1990-11-20 Collins Jason H Vaginal speculum
US20030225313A1 (en) * 2002-06-04 2003-12-04 German Borodulin Vaginal speculum with insertable one-lens colposcope
WO2005016131A2 (en) * 2003-08-14 2005-02-24 Hfsc Company Multiple-blade retractor
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US20130023914A1 (en) * 2011-07-18 2013-01-24 Clearear, Inc. System for accessing body orifice and method

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