Surgical instrument

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2008-07-29

2008-07-29

Hayes, Michael J. (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Instruments

Forceps

C606S205000, C606S210000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10494050

ABSTRACT:
A surgical instrument includes: grip handles (2, 3) which are articulated to each other around a fulcrum pin (4) so that the jaws can be moved from an open position to a closed position; and connecting elements (5) which can be used to: (i) lock the handles (2, 3) in a determined, constant position when a first force is exerted on the handles; and (ii) unlock the handles (2, 3) when a second force is exerted on same.

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