Apparatus for performing an electrosurgical procedure
US9161807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00982
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscopic forceps is provided and includes a housing having a shaft that extends therefrom. An end effector assembly is operatively connected to a distal end of the shaft and includes a pair of pivotably coupled first and second jaw members. The jaw members are movable relative to one another. A drive mechanism includes a driving structure. A link assembly includes two or more links that are operably coupled to each other and the drive structure. The two or more links are operably coupled to respective ones of the first and second jaw members.
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