Surgical stapler with improved operating lever mounting arrangement
US5553765A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2923
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument, illustrated as an endoscopic surgical stapler, includes first and second operating linkages respectively operatively connected with first and second operating levers pivotally mounted on a frame of the instrument. An improved mounting arrangement is provided for the operating levers in the form of first and second mounting bosses. The mounting bosses are formed separately in order to isolate forces exerted thereon by the operating levers attendant to use of the instrument.
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