Patent ID: 8579914
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A specimen retrieval device, comprising an applicator; and a specimen retrieval pouch operably disposed within the applicator and deployable therefrom, the specimen retrieval pouch defining a longitudinal axis therethrough and including a closed bottom portion and an open upper portion, the closed bottom portion including a plurality of spikes circumferentially disposed on an inner annular wall of the closed bottom portion, the plurality of spikes configured to engage a specimen positioned within the confines of the closed bottom portion when an exterior wall of the specimen retrieval pouch adjacent the closed bottom portion is pulled distally, the open upper portion including at least one axial fold movable from a folded configuration to an unfolded configuration when a predetermined force is applied to a portion of the specimen retrieval pouch, wherein the applicator includes a handle assembly configured to deploy the specimen retrieval pouch and close the open upper portion of the specimen retrieval pouch.