Patent ID: 7303527
Filing Date: 2007-12-04
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for effecting or controlling instrumentation insertible into the human body, as for example into the uterus, comprising in combination: a) a first suspension for adjustably suspending the instrumentation generally vertically, b) a second suspension operatively connected with the first suspension for adjustably suspending the instrumentation for generally horizontal movement, c) a third suspension for adjustably suspending the first and second suspensions for generally vertical movement to selected level of the instrumentation, d) and a swivel connection allowing swiveling of at least the first suspension about a generally vertical axis, e) a disposable connector connected to the first suspension for supporting said instrumentation, f) first suspension including relatively movable rod and tube elements suspending the disposable connector, allowing accurate adjustable up-down movement of the connector and instrumentation as during surgery, g) a support means positioned to yieldably resist adjustable movement of at least one of said elements, h) said support means including one of the following: