Flexible endoscopic stitching devices
US8246637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2943
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A handle assembly for operating a surgical instrument is provided and includes a housing; a trigger operatively supported on the housing; and at least one actuation cable operatively associated with the trigger and extending from the housing in such a manner that an actuation of the trigger imparts both an axial translation of the actuation cable and a rotation to the actuation cable. Each of the axial translation and rotation of the actuation cable performs a separate function.
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