Surgery – Instruments – Forceps
Patent
1993-06-21
1995-04-04
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery
Instruments
Forceps
606206, 128 4, 128751, A61B 1728
Patent
active
054033420
ABSTRACT:
A surgical instrument is provided for performing a variety of endoscopic or laparoscopic procedures including the electrocauterization of tissue. The instrument includes a handle assembly, a tubular body extending from the handle assembly therein defining a longitudinal axis, a tool assembly associated with a distal end of the tubular body including a tool base and tool members, an electrical connector electrically associated with the tool members, electrical insulation being provided in association with electrical conducting components, a first mechanism for effectuating remote articulation of the tool assembly with respect to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body, and a second mechanism for effectuating remote rotation of the tool assembly about the longitudinal axis of the tubular body.
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"Levy Articulating Retractor", Surgical Products, p. 33, Jun. 1992 Edition.
Alward H. Allan
Aranyi Ernie
Guy Thomas D.
Pasqualucci Joseph
Smith Michael
Apley Richard J.
Meindl Beverly A.
United States Surgical Corporation
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