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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 14, 2017
Filed:
Apr. 08, 2014
Covidien Lp, Mansfield, MA (US);
Elias Hartoumbekis, New Haven, CT (US);
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
A specimen retrieval device is provided. The specimen retrieval device includes a housing that includes an outer shaft extending distally therefrom. An inner shaft is disposed within the outer shaft and includes a spring including two or more members. One or both of the members includes a support member interface member. A pouch is releasably couplable to the members and includes a cinch having a proximal end that is passable through the outer shaft for grasping by a user. The pouch includes a pair of openings that lead to a sleeve that is provided on the pouch. Each of the openings is configured to receive a respective one of the members so as to allow the support member interface member on the member(s) to engage a corresponding pocket on the pouch.