Patent ID: 6228095
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A specimen retrieval device for use within a body cavity during surgery comprising:an introducer having a proximal end and a distal end and defining a lumen therethrough, said introducer being configured and dimensioned for at least partial introduction into the body cavity through a predefined passageway;a pouch having an access opening defined therein, said pouch being collapsible for storage within said lumen and expandable upon removal from said lumen, said pouch having a first sleeve formed along a first portion of said pouch adjacent said opening and a second sleeve formed along a second portion of said pouch adjacent said opening, said sleeves being configured to define spacings between said sleeves; anda resilient band having a first band portion slidably disposed within said first sleeve and a second band portion slidably disposed within said second sleeve, said band being configured to be collapsible for storage within said lumen along with said pouch and to bias said pouch in an open configuration when said pouch is removed from said lumen.