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Surgical instrument with articulation mechanism

US9980726B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Kenneth M. Cappola · Monroe, US
Frank Marini · Monroe, US
Kenneth M. Horn · Middletown, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 12, 2016
Grant date	May 29, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 12, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/2929
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical instrument for surgically joining tissue is disclosed. The instrument comprises a handle assembly, an elongated portion, an end effector, and an articulation mechanism. The elongated portion extends distally from the handle assembly. The end effector is disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated portion. The articulation mechanism is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the end effector for articulating the end effector. The articulation mechanism comprises a lever, a knob, a plate and a lower clutch. The plate is disposed at least partially within a portion of the knob. The lower clutch is disposed in mechanical engagement with the plate. The plate is disposed at least partially between the lower clutch and the knob. The lower clutch is keyed to the plate to limit rotation therebetween. The lower clutch is keyed to the knob to limit rotation therebetween.

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