Apparatus for endoscopic procedures
US9480492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical device has a jaw assembly with a first jaw and a second jaw, a pivoting linkage, and a camming assembly configured to pivot the jaw assembly. A cam slot having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion may have a Y shaped configuration. A flexible shaft allows further pivoting of the jaw assembly.
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