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Surgical instruments

US9504483B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignee

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

Kevin L. Houser · Springboro, US
Foster B. Stulen · Mason, US
Andrew M. Zwolinski · Cincinnati, US
Matthew C. Miller · Cincinnati, US
Tracy D. Lopes · معلمی نژاد, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 3, 2012
Grant date	Nov 29, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 30, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/320095
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical instrument includes an elongated transmission waveguide defining a longitudinal axis. The transmission waveguide has a distal end and a proximal end. The at least one strike surface is formed on the proximal end and is configured to receive vibratory energy.

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