Articulating clip applier
US9737310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2943
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue is provided. The surgical apparatus includes a housing, a drive assembly, a trigger, and a shaft assembly. The trigger is operatively connected with the drive assembly. The drive assembly is at least partially positioned within the housing. The shaft assembly extends distally from the housing and has a first tubular member pivotally connected with a second tubular member located distally from the first tubular member. An articulation mechanism is operatively connected between the first and second tubular members, and includes a gear rack, at least one gear, and a gear segment, respectfully connected with each other to pivot the second tubular member about the pivot axis. The gear rack and at least one gear are located within the first tubular member. The gear segment extends proximally from the second tubular member.
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