Articulating endoscopic surgical apparatus
US5514157A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 7, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2936
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument is provided for use in endoscopic or laparoscopic procedures. The instrument includes a handle portion, an endoscopic portion extending from the handle portion, an articulating section pivotably connected to a distal end portion of the endoscopic portion, and a retractor assembly operatively associated with the articulating section. Structure is provided for manipulating the articulating section relative to the longitudinal axis of the endoscopic portion within an angular degree of rotation. An injection port may also be provided to deliver fluids through the endoscopic portion to the operative site.
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