Articulable socket joint assembly for an endoscopic instrument f

Details Articulable socket joint assembly for an endoscopic instrument f Articulable socket joint assembly for an endoscopic instrument f

1993-09-30

1995-04-11

Aschenbrenner, Peter A.

Surgery

Instruments

606205, 606143, 604 95, A61B 1700

Patent

active

054053447

ABSTRACT:
An articulable assembly is provided for an endoscopic instrument along with a surgical fastener track therefor. The assembly includes a distal end portion for supporting an end effector to effect tissue manipulation while carrying out a surgical procedure within a body cavity. The assembly includes an articulable joint connecting an elongate support housing with the distal end portion. The joint includes a hollow socket and a convex member that is received in the socket. The convex member defines a passageway for accommodating an actuator extending from the housing through the joint to actuate the end effector. An operator is provided on the housing and extends to the socket or convex member for moving the distal end portion into and out of alignment with the housing. A flexible track is provided for guiding fasteners through the joint.

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