Surgical instrument with curved blade firing path
US9078677B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1457
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus includes an end effector having a first jaw and a second jaw. The first and second jaws are able to clamp tissue. The first jaw and the second jaw define a curved path. The apparatus further includes a blade that is operable to translate along a curved path in the end effector. At least a portion of the blade is precurved. The blade may further include a laminate of sheets that slide relative to each other to accommodate travel along the curved path.
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