Hermaphroditic endoscopic claw extractors

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1991-12-27

1992-12-15

Howell, Kyle L.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

606205, 606174, 606170, A61B 1700

Patent

active

051708000

ABSTRACT:
End effectors for an endoscopic surgical instrument are provided and comprise a pair of identical elongate longitudinally extending arms having tooth-like terminal projections which closely mesh in a closed position. A preferred embodiment of the end effectors are hermaphroditic claw extractors which grasp and pierce tissue without endangering nearby tissue.

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