Endoscopic instrument with removable front end

Details Endoscopic instrument with removable front end Endoscopic instrument with removable front end

1999-09-10

2000-06-20

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Forceps

606174, 600564, A61B 1700

Patent

active

060772905

ABSTRACT:
An endoscopic instrument having a ball and socket connection for releasably attaching a front end assembly to an actuating handle assembly comprising of a base having a downwardly extending stationary handle and a pivoting handle. The socket comprising a plurality of resilient prongs to create a friction fit that can be disengaged by the surgeon retracting the pivoting thumb handle. The socket disposed in the base and linkage provided for actuating the instrument.

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