Patent ID: 9113848
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical retrieval apparatus comprising: an elongated tubular member; a drive member slidably disposed in the elongated tubular member, a support member coupled to the drive member, the support member movable between a proximal position and a distal position at least partially exterior to the elongated tubular member in response to axial movement of the drive member and movable between a first condition and a second expanded condition; a pouch extending from the support member, the pouch having a first end and a closed second end, the first end transitionable between open and closed configurations when the support member transitions between the first condition and the second expanded condition; and an extension tube directly attached to the exterior of the elongated tubular member at a distal end thereof, a distal end of the extension tube being articulable to allow the distal end of the extension tube to be maneuvered to a desired location during a surgical procedure to draw a tissue specimen towards the pouch for facilitating retrieval of the tissue specimen.