Approximating apparatus for surgical jaw structure
US5358506A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 1993 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2944
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Approximating apparatus for surgical jaw structure is provided which effects substantially parallel approximation of first and second surgical jaw structure to permit substantially parallel working interaction therebetween. The approximating apparatus includes camming structure for engaging at least one movable jaw of the surgical jaw structure to bias that jaw toward or away from a second jaw structure in a substantially parallel manner. A tissue stop may be provided to more easily guide and protect tissue captured by the jaw structure.
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