# US 2018/0021030 A1 · Morcellator specimen retrieval pouch for surgical use

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- Number: US 2018/0021030 A1
- Document ID: US20180021030A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 15/550,905
- Filed: 2016-02-12
- Published: 2018-01-25
- Earliest claimed: 2015-02-13
- Inventors: Joseph M. FRIDLIN
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180021030A1

## CPC

- A61B 17/00234: {for minimally invasive surgery (A61B17/0218, A61B17/0469, A61B17/12013, A61B17/1285, A61B17/29, A61B17/320016 take precedence)}
- A61B 1/313: for introducing through surgical openings, e.g. laparoscopes
- A61B 17/320068: {using mechanical vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic (A61B17/22012 takes precedence; dental tooth drilling devices operated by vibration A61C3/03; removing intra-ocular material using mechanical vibrations A61F9/00745)}
- A61B 2017/00287: {Bags for minimally invasive surgery}
- A61B 2017/320024: {Morcellators, e.g. having a hollow cutting tube with an annular cutter for morcellating and removing tissue}
- A61B 2018/00601: {Cutting}
- A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D)

## Abstract

Patients are benefiting from shorter hospitalization, less pain, and generally better outcomes as a result of laparoscopic surgery. The present disclosure relates to a surgical containment apparatus. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a specimen retrieval pouch and methods for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures which is adapted to reduce cancer cell contamination through a patient's abdomen.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A minimally invasive specimen retrieval pouch for debulking tissue comprising an open end with a drawstring attached and one or more sleeves positioned on lateral ends of the specimen retrieval pouch wherein said drawstring has a length extendable through a sheath in Port 1 of an abdominal cavity during a surgical procedure for drawing said open end closed and the said one or more sleeves are extendable through Port 2 and Port 3.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The specimen retrieval pouch of claim 1, wherein in the one or more sleeves can be inserted through access sheaths in the abdominal cavity.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The specimen retrieval pouch of claim 1, wherein in the one or more sleeves are used for insertion of surgical equipment and a camera system.

### Claim 4 (depends on 2)

The specimen retrieval pouch of claim 2, wherein specimen retrieval pouch is made of puncture-resistant material.

### Claim 5 (depends on 3)

The specimen retrieval pouch of claim 3, wherein the specimen retrieval pouch is made of stop nylon fabric, Resinado, Sinylon, Osmo Elite, Sport Canvas, or Seattle Fabric.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The specimen retrieval pouch claim 1, wherein the specimen retrieval pouch reduces cancer cell contamination in a patient's abdomen.

### Claim 7

A method of debulking tissue comprising inserting a specimen retrieval pouch through a cannula, opening the specimen retrieval pouch end with a drawstring attached, pulling tissue into specimen retrieval pouch, and cutting tissue with electrosurgical or ultrasonic surgical instrument.

### Claim 8

A method of cutting tissue comprising the steps of:
a. inserting a specimen retrieval pouch through a cannula;
b. opening specimen retrieval pouch;
c. inserting tissue into proximal opening of the specimen retrieval pouch;
d. inserting electrosurgical or ultrasonic instrument and video system into lateral ports of specimen retrieval pouch;
e. cutting tissue with an electrosurgical or ultrasonic instrument.

### Claim 9

A specimen retrieval pouch for use during laparoscopic surgical morcellation comprising at least one sleeve for inserting an electrosurgical or ultrasonic instrument.

### Claim 10

A specimen retrieval pouch for use during laparoscopic surgical morcellation comprising at least two lateral sleeves for inserting an electrosurgical or ultrasonic instrument and a video system.

### Claim 11 (depends on 7)

A method according to claim 7 wherein the specimen retrieval pouch comprising at least one lateral sleeve for inserting an electrosurgical and ultrasonics instrument.

### Claim 12 (depends on 7)

A method according to claim 7 wherein the specimen retrieval pouch comprising at least two lateral ports for inserting an electrosurgical and ultrasonic instrument and video system.

### Claim 13

A method of debulking tissue comprising the steps of:
a. inserting a specimen retrieval pouch through a cannula;
b. opening specimen retrieval pouch;
c. pushing tissue into proximal opening of the specimen retrieval pouch;
d. inserting electrosurgical and ultrasonic instrument and video system into lateral sleeves pushing specimen retrieval pouch;
e. cutting tissue with an electrosurgical or ultrasonic instrument.

### Claim 14 (depends on 13)

A method according to claim 13 wherein the specimen retrieval pouch comprising at least one lateral sleeve for inserting an electrosurgical and ultrasonic instrument.

### Claim 15 (depends on 13)

A method according to claim 13 wherein the specimen retrieval pouch comprising at least two lateral sleeves for inserting an electrosurgical or ultrasonic instrument and video system.