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Rotary drive mechanism for instrument handle

US5728108A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 1997
Grant dateMar 17, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/2924
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A handle and drive mechanism for providing a reciprocating rotary action of a driveshaft, first in one rotational direction and then reversing the rotational direction, suitable for suturing and other endoscopic operations.

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