End effector and method of manufacture

Details End effector and method of manufacture End effector and method of manufacture

2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Manahan, Todd E (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Instruments

Forceps

Reexamination Certificate

active

07998167

ABSTRACT:
An end effector for use in an endoscopic device including a cup, and a hinge extension formed separately from the cup and connected to the cup. The hinge extension has a pivot for pivotally connecting the end effector to an identical second end effector.

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