Endoscopic instrument including a handle having a flywheel mecha

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1993-02-08

1994-10-04

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Instruments

Forceps

606205, 128751, 128 20, 604159, A61B 1728

Patent

active

053522370

ABSTRACT:
A handle for an endoscopic or laparoscopic surgical instrument including a flexible member positioned within a tubular body member extending from the handle. The flexible member is secured about a rotatable flywheel spool in said handle and extends to a tool mechanism at a distal end of the instrument. The flexible member is wound about the flywheel spool and is extended or withdrawn upon movement of the handle.

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