Medical instrument for use in combination with endoscopes
US5849022A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1432
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical instrument for use in combination with an endoscope having an operating shaft and a pair of tongs. The instrument has a drive mechanism provided between the operating shaft and the tongs, for opening and closing the tongs. The drive mechanism can apply an additional force to the tongs even after the tongs have closed completely.
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