Apparatus for endoscopic procedures
US8672206B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/294
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical system has a jaw assembly including a plurality of fasteners, an anvil and a drive beam for pushing an actuation sled. A drive screw imparts motion to the drive beam. An elongated body is configured to connect with the jaw assembly. A drive link connects a flexible drive shaft to the drive screw, the drive link being disposed off-axis. The jaw assembly and elongated body are separable from each other.
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