Abstract: A surgical support device including a housing containing a supporting means and a band or sling which are deployed out of an aperture in the housing specimen via an activator or deployment mechanism. The deployed supporting means and band or sling are configured to be capable of retracting, supporting and maintaining a body organ or tissue during a surgical procedure.

Abstract: A suturing device for use with a tubular vessel, tissue or organ including a hollow housing, an activation mechanism and a flexible suture guide. The suturing device includes a suture which may be pre-knotted or include a crimp, anchor or other retaining means. The flexible suture guide of the suturing device is placed around the outer diameter of the tubular vessel, tissue or organ and the activation mechanism causes the suture to be placed around the outer diameter of the tubular vessel, tissue or organ and knotted. The suturing device may include a severing means which severs the suture at the knot.

Abstract: A surgical instrument assembly including a housing containing a specimen retrieval bag and pliable spring, a distal end including a non-blunt tip and a deployment mechanism. The specimen retrieval bag is moved from the stowed position within a hollow housing to a deployed position by sliding a rod from a retracted position within the hollow housing to an extended position that projects at least partially out of the hollow housing. Two portions of a flexible support ring unfold under spring bias from a folding position as the rod enters the extended position to open a mouth of the specimen retrieval bag. The distal end of the assembly has a non-blunt tip which is shaped to puncture human skin. The deployment mechanism may include a rod, slide, grip or handle. The specimen retrieval bag may be comprised of more than one material.

Abstract: A specimen retrieval assembly including a housing containing a specimen retrieval bag and pliable spring, a distal end including a non-blunt tip, and a deployment mechanism. The specimen retrieval bag is moved from the stowed position within a hollow housing to a deployed position by sliding a rod from a retracted position partially within the hollow housing to an extended position that projects at least partially out of the hollow housing. Two portions of a flexible support ring unfold under spring bias from a folding position as the rod enters the extended position to open a mouth of the specimen retrieval bag. The distal end of the assembly has a non-blunt tip which is shaped to puncture human skin.