MULTI-PRONG FORCEPS

A surgical forceps comprising a first repositionable arm that includes a first prong extending distally therefrom and a second repositionable arm that includes a second prong extending distally therefrom, wherein each prong includes a distal flange that points inward and an interior surface of each...

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Main Authors ISCH BRYCE ALAN, WINSLOW NATHAN A
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 08.03.2012
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:A surgical forceps comprising a first repositionable arm that includes a first prong extending distally therefrom and a second repositionable arm that includes a second prong extending distally therefrom, wherein each prong includes a distal flange that points inward and an interior surface of each prong is sloped. The surgical forceps may include a plurality of prongs for each arm. And the arms may be repositioned to reposition the prongs in order to bring the prongs closer together or farther apart. In exemplary form, the surgical forceps are adapted to grasp a semispherical device.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201113204243