Improvements in and relating to devices for surgical instrument extraction

Abstract

A surgical instrument extraction device, kit incorporating the same and a method of using the extraction device are provided. The device comprises a body which has a first mounting location provided at the proximal end of the body and a second mounting location provided at the distal end of the body, wherein the second mounting location includes an engagement element for the surgical instrument to be extracted in use, the engagement element having a first extent between a first pair of points on opposite sides of the engagement element and having a second extent between a second different pair of points on opposite sides of the engagement element, wherein the first extent is greater than the second extent, the engagement element further including one or more non-planar surfaces.

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