Surgical vacuum instrument for retracting, extracting, and manipulating tissue
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Nov 4, 2003
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Jan 24, 2000
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Jan 26, 1999
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The invention provides a surgical vacuum device including a vacuum cup sized for attachment to and manipulation of a target tissue. The device further includes a vacuum hose for applying a vacuum to the interior of the cup, and structure for applying a tensioning force to the cup once it has been placed and a vacuum applied. The vacuum device may be utilized with minimal or no trauma to the target tissue or surrounding tissues.
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