CPC A61B 17/00008 (2013.01) [A61B 10/0233 (2013.01); A61B 17/32 (2013.01); A61B 10/0096 (2013.01); A61B 2010/0208 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00398 (2013.01); A61B 2017/320064 (2013.01)] | 9 Claims |
1. An apparatus for processing an umbilical cord, the apparatus comprising:
a base plate assembly, wherein the base plate assembly has a planar surface;
a bar coupled to the base plate assembly, wherein the bar is spaced from the planar surface such that a first gap exists between the bar and the planar surface;
a motor coupled to the base plate assembly, wherein:
the motor comprises a shaft with an eccentric pinion; and
the shaft with the eccentric pinion is generally perpendicular to the bar; and
a reciprocating blade coupled to the motor, wherein:
the reciprocating blade comprises a cutting edge that is parallel to the bar;
a second gap exists between the cutting edge and the bar; and
the second gap is approximately 1.0 mm.
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