Surgical instrument
US6077287A · kind A · utility
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11Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2927
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable surgical instrument (10) includes a flexible actuator cable (180) which transmits force to a movable part (34) to effect pivotal movement of the movable part. The flexible actuator cable (180) is made from cold-worked nickel--titanium wire.
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