Surgical forceps
USRE46962E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members. One (or both) of the first and second jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One (or both) of the jaw members includes a jaw frame a disposable jaw housing and an elastomeric ring member. The disposable jaw housing is releasably engageable with the jaw frame. The elastomeric ring member is removably positionable about a distal end of the jaw housing. The elastomeric ring member is configured to define a gap distance between the first and second jaw members upon movement of the first and second jaw members to the approximated position.
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