Patent ID: 6805699
Filing Date: 2004-10-19
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A laparoscopic specimen retrieval shoehorn, comprising:a primary shaft, wherein the primary shaft comprises a rearward portion, an intermediate portion, and a forward portion that is radially-enlarged relative to the intermediate portion; a secondary shaft slidably disposed within the primary shaft, wherein the secondary shaft comprises an endo-bag attached thereto; and a sheath, having expanded and contracted positions, slidably disposed around the primary shaft, wherein the sheath comprises a holding ring disposed radially-outwardly from the intermediate portion of the primary shaft, wherein the holding ring is adapted to slide relative to the intermediate portion, the holding ring being disposed at a rear end of the sheath, and a plurality of circumferentially-spaced prongs disposed at a forward end of the sheath, the prongs having forward ends positioned adjacent to the radially-enlarged, forward portion of the primary shaft when in the contracted position and having rearward ends disposed a predetermined distance from the holding ring, wherein, during transition from the contracted to the expanded position, the radially-enlarged forward portion expands the prongs radially-outwardly relative to the primary shaft.