Rotatable and deflectable biopsy forceps
US6569105B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2938
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscopic or laparoscopic biopsy forceps instrument is provided which includes a flexible tubular member having proximal and distal ends, a biopsy jaw assembly at the distal end of the tubular member, an actuation assembly to operate the jaw assembly between open and closed positions, and a control assembly to deflect the biopsy jaw assembly relative to a lumen through which the instrument extends and to rotate the jaw assembly about the longitudinal axis of the instrument.
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