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Powered handle assembly for surgical devices

US12349902B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Zhihua Zhang · Lo Wu, CN
Shouwei Li · Shanghai, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 23, 2020
Grant date	Jul 8, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 23, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/00398
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical device includes a powered handle assembly, an adapter assembly extending from the handle assembly, and a tool assembly that is mounted to the adapter assembly about a pivot member. The handle assembly includes a clutch that is movable between an articulation position and a clamp/fire position. In the articulation position, the handle assembly is configured to provide powered articulation of the tool assembly about the pivot member. In the clamp/fire position, the handle assembly is configured to provide actuation of the surgical device.

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