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Method of assembling an end effector for a surgical instrument

US10881452B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2018
Grant dateJan 5, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21D39/06
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of assembling an end effector for a surgical instrument includes: assembling first and second jaw members within a clevis disposed at a distal end of an outer drive shaft of a surgical instrument; inserting an end of a pivot pin including a stop on the opposite end thereof through a hole defined in a first outer wall of the clevis, through pivot bores defined within the first and second jaw members, and through a hole defined in a second outer wall of the clevis to expose a portion of the end of the pivot pin relative to the clevis; and melting the exposed portion of the end of the pivot pin to form a second stop and secure the first and second jaw members within the clevis.

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