Surgical instruments and methods of cleaning surgical instruments
US11806198B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/1016
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment, a surgical instrument comprises a shaft comprising a distal end, a proximal end, and a wall extending from the distal end to the proximal end, the wall surrounding an interior of the shaft. A transmission housing is located at the proximal end of the shaft and the shaft is rotatably coupled to the transmission housing. An actuator in the transmission housing is operably coupled to actuate rotation of the shaft. A port accessible from an exterior of the transmission housing is configured to be fluidically coupled to a fluid supply. A manifold in the transmission housing comprises an inlet and an outlet, the inlet being in fluid communication with the port, the outlet being in fluid communication with the interior of the shaft at the proximal end of the shaft.
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