Clamp and scissor forceps
US8425511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1457
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A forceps includes a housing having a shaft attached thereto and an end effector assembly disposed at a distal end of the shaft, the end effector assembly includes first and second jaw members disposed in opposed relation relative to one another. At least one of the jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each of the jaw members includes first and second longitudinal jaw halves. At least one of the first and second jaw halves of each jaw member is moveable with respect to the other jaw half between an aligned position and a displaced position for cutting tissue disposed between the jaw members.
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