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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 18, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 07, 2013
Covidien Lp, Mansfield, MA (US);
Dmitri Menn, Marblehead, MA (US);
Gene A. Stellon, Burlington, CT (US);
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
A specimen retrieval device is provided. The specimen retrieval device includes an applicator. A specimen retrieval pouch operably is disposed within the applicator and deployable therefrom. The specimen retrieval pouch defines a longitudinal axis therethrough and includes a closed bottom portion and an open upper portion. The closed bottom portion includes a plurality of spikes configured to grasp a specimen positioned within the confines closed bottom portion. The upper closed portion includes one or more axial folds that are movable from a folded configuration to an unfolded configuration when a predetermined force is applied to a portion of the specimen retrieval pouch.