Adapter assembly for surgical device
US10617411B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00486
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adapter assembly for connecting an end effector to a surgical instrument includes first, second, and third drive assemblies configured for converting rotational motion into linear motion. Each of the second and third drive assemblies includes a cam assembly for longitudinally advancing and retracting respective second and third drive members.
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