Surgical instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a surgical instrument showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side view;

FIG. 3 is a right side view;

FIG. 4 is a top view;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view;

FIG. 6 is a front view; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear-end view.

The broken line showing of the end of the surgical instrument in FIGS. 1-5 and 7 is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a surgical instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Snitkin; Eva S. (Minneapolis, MN), Anderson; Kimberly A. (Eagan, MN), Neisz; Johann J. (Coon Rapids, MN), Gaston; Johannes N. (Minnetonka, MN), VanOrnum; Douglas J. (Minnetonka, MN)
Assignee:	AMS Research Corporation (Minnetonka, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/151,465
Filed:	November 9, 2001

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/145; D24/133; D24/147
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/133,146,147,145 ;606/72,232,139,220,104,37,73,75 ;128/897,898,899

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Precision Twist.TM. Transvaginal Anchor System, Boston Scientific Microvasive.RTM., 2 pages 2000. . Precision Tack.TM. Transvaginal Suture Anchor System Instructions for Use, Boston Scientific Microvasive.RTM., 4 pages 1998. . InFast.TM. Sling System, American Medical Systems, 2 pages, 2001..

Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Hohenshell; Jeffrey J.