Flexible endoscopic stitching devices
US8292905B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2943
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscopic stitching device is provided including an end effector configured and adapted to perform at least a pair of functions; and a single actuation cable operatively connected to the end effector, wherein the actuation cable is capable of effecting operation of at least the pair of functions. The actuation cable is capable of effecting a first operation of the pair of functions upon an axial translation thereof, and a second operation of the pair of functions upon a rotation thereof.
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