Surgical instrument for applying fasteners, said instrument having an improved trigger interlocking mechanism (Case VI)
US4591085A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 1984 |
| Grant date | May 27, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0725
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument for stitching tissue having a stationary grip portion and a movable trigger portion which are interlocked until the jaws of the instrument are in proper position for stitching tissue.
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