Surgical instrument
US7686826B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/294
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The surgical instrument includes a distal tool, a rigid or flexible elongated shaft that supports the distal tool, and a proximal handle or control member, where the tool and the handle are coupled to the respective distal and proximal ends of the elongated shaft via distal and proximal bendable motion members. Actuation means extends between said distal and proximal members whereby any deflection of said control handle with respect to said elongated instrument shaft causes a corresponding bending of said distal motion member for control of said working member. A manually rotatable member is arranged adjacent to the control handle for manually rotating the instrument shaft and working member relative to the control handle.
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