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(11) EP 1 458 300 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
22.09.2004 Bulletin 2004/39

(21) Application number: 02791916.6

(22) Date of filing: 23.12.2002
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A61B 18/14
(86) International application number:
PCT/GB2002/005893
(87) International publication number:
WO 2003/055402 (10.07.2003 Gazette 2003/28)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE SI SK TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO

(30) Priority: 27.12.2001 GB 0130975
15.03.2002 GB 0206207
03.07.2002 GB 0215402

(71) Applicant: Gyrus Group PLC
Wokingham,Berkshire RG41 5RA (GB)

(72) Inventors:
  • GOBLE, Charles Owen
    EghamSurrey TW20 0XE (GB)
  • MARSHALL, Mark George
    WinnershBerkshire RG41 5EN (GB)
  • BATCHELOR, Kester Julian
    NewportGwent NP2 5AN (GB)

(74) Representative: Pratt, David Martin et al
Withers & Rogers,Goldings House,2 Hays Lane
London SE1 2HW
London SE1 2HW (GB)

   


(54) A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT