Laparoscopic instruments, attachable end effectors and methods relating to same
US9023015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2946
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided a method of attaching an end effector to a surgical instrument having a center rod with a distal tip. The method includes providing an end effector having a base and a coupler defining a pocket and movably mounted within the base. The end effector is moved over the center rod such that the distal tip of the center rod is seated within the pocket of the coupler. There is also disclosed an end effector including a base having a slot, a coupler movably mounted within the base and defining a pocket for receipt of a moving member of a surgical instrument and an operative member movably mounted on the base and connected to the coupler.
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