Scope & Design Requirements
· A thin, rigid instrument that can aid in the isolation, visualization, and extraction of the fallopian tubes
· The device should be strong enough to remain relatively undeformed under procedural conditions
· The device should be relatively inexpensive since Army/Navy retractors cost approximately $20.00 each.
· The instrument should have a locking mechanism that secures the fallopian tube.
· It must be possible to release and reload the locking mechanism easily and ambidextrously.
· All edges and corners must be rounded and blunted to prevent damaging surrounding tissues.
· The device should be strong enough to remain relatively undeformed under procedural conditions
· The device should be relatively inexpensive since Army/Navy retractors cost approximately $20.00 each.
· The instrument should have a locking mechanism that secures the fallopian tube.
· It must be possible to release and reload the locking mechanism easily and ambidextrously.
· All edges and corners must be rounded and blunted to prevent damaging surrounding tissues.