Dual cam trigger for a surgical instrument

Details Dual cam trigger for a surgical instrument Dual cam trigger for a surgical instrument

1997-10-09

1999-09-21

Thaler, Michael H.

Surgery

Instruments

Forceps

606169, 606170, 606174, 606208, A61B 1728

Patent

active

059547464

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a surgical instrument such as, for example, an ultrasonic surgical cutting and coagulating device, wherein the gripping movement of the surgeon is mechanically translated into lateral movement for actuating, for example, an actuating rod. One embodiment of the present invention includes a camming pivot for use in surgical instruments, wherein the camming pivot comprises an actuation mechanism, including; a lever arm; a first cam at a distal end of the lever arm; and a second cam positioned distally from the first cam.

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