Slide-activated cutting assembly
US7384421B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1455
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscopic bipolar forceps is provided. The forceps includes a housing, a shaft, a drive assembly, a handle assembly and a slide activated cutting assembly. The shaft is affixed to the housing and comprises an end effector assembly comprising two jaw members at its distal end. The drive assembly is configured to move the end effector assembly. The handle assembly is in mechanical cooperation with the drive assembly. The slide-activated cutting assembly is disposed at least partially within the housing and move a knife rod comprising a knife blade at its distal end to cut tissue along a tissue seal. A source of electrosurgical energy is adapted to connect to each jaw member to enable them to conduct energy through tissue to affect a tissue seal.
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