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Surgical device having multiple drivers

US10420548B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2016
Grant dateSep 24, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/2943
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical device is provided, the surgical device including a first driver for performing a first movement function; a second driver for performing a second movement function; a first rotatable drive shaft configured, upon actuation, to cause selective engagement of one of the first and second drivers with a second rotatable drive shaft, wherein the second rotatable drive shaft is configured to drive the selectively engaged one of the first and second drivers. Third and fourth drivers may also be included. The drivers may function to rotate a shaft portion of the surgical device relative to, and about the longitudinal axis of, a handle; move a jaw portion relative to the shaft portion; move a first jaw relative to a second jaw; and/or move a surgical member within the second jaw.

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