Surgical instrument
US7404822B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8872
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument includes: grip handles (2, 3) which are articulated to each other around a fulcrum pin (4) so that the jaws can be moved from an open position to a closed position; and connecting elements (5) which can be used to: (i) lock the handles (2, 3) in a determined, constant position when a first force is exerted on the handles; and (ii) unlock the handles (2, 3) when a second force is exerted on same.
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