Devices, systems, and methods facilitating insertion and removal of components from surgical instruments
US10159507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320094
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A removable component configured for insertion into an internal compartment of a surgical instrument is provided including a housing defining first and second ends, a grasping member, and a biasing member. The grasping member is operably coupled to the housing at the second end thereof and is movable relative to the housing between a presented position, wherein at least a portion of the grasping member is spaced-apart from the second end of the housing, and a stored position, wherein the grasping member is approximated relative to the second end of the housing. The biasing member is disposed between the grasping member and the second end of the housing and is configured to bias the grasping member towards the presented position. Systems including a surgical instrument and such a removable component and methods of assembling a surgical instrument using the same are also provided.
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