Lockout mechanisms for surgical instruments
US11969298B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/035
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Surgical instruments include a first drive assembly having a first drive gear and a lockout mechanism positioned for releasable engagement with the first drive assembly to inhibit rotation of the first drive gear. The lockout mechanism includes a pawl and an actuator means for moving the pawl from a first position in engagement with the first drive gear to a second position spaced from the first drive gear.
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