Specimen retrieval device

摘要

SPECIMEN RETRIEVAL DEVICE A specimen retrieval pouch (pouch) (4) is provided. The pouch (4) including a closed bottom portion (28), an open upper portion (26) and an elongated tube (34) operably coupled to an interior wall (30) of the pouch (4). The elongated tube (34) has a plurality of openings (38) positioned along a length thereof. A suture (40) accessible at a proximal end of the pouch (4) is positioned within the elongated tube (34) and extends past a distal end (37) thereof. The suture (40) is movable within the elongated tube (34) and relative to the pouch (4). The suture (40) has either a needle or a loop at a distal end (44) thereof for attaching to tissue and subsequently drawing the tissue into the pouch (4) when the suture (40) is pulled. One or more reinforced tabs (46) are operably disposed on the pouch (4). The reinforced tab(s) (46) is/are configured to be grasped by a user to provide a counter pull force as the suture (40) is being pulled through the elongated tube (34). Co Co J7/ " ' I' ~ I' II - 0 I' I' - II I' I I ___ I I % II I' C'Is II