Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Sampling nonliquid body material
Patent
1999-05-04
2000-12-12
Hindenburg, Max
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Sampling nonliquid body material
A61B 500
Patent
active
061591629
ABSTRACT:
An endoscopic instrument having one or two moving jaws. The jaws are pivotally attached to a housing and actuated by a central control wire attached to an actuation mechanism. Preferably, a portion of the housing forms a pin for each jaw around which the jaw pivots. The actuation mechanism moves back and forth along the body of the instrument. Engagement projections extend from opposing sides of the body of the actuation mechanism. The engagement projections engage openings in the jaws. As the actuation mechanism is moved toward the distal end of the instrument, the jaws are moved toward an open position. As the actuation mechanism is moved toward the proximal end of the instrument, the jaws are moved toward a closed position. Optionally, the jaws maybe configured to open to a predetermined, maximum angle.
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Kostylev Alexander N.
Novikov Constantine V.
Pesotchinsky Leon L.
Hindenburg Max
Leary James J.
LSVP International, Inc.
Titus Carol D.
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