Surgery – Instruments – Forceps
Patent
1996-02-01
1997-08-05
Buiz, Michael
Surgery
Instruments
Forceps
606205, A61B 1712, A61B 1728
Patent
active
056537298
ABSTRACT:
An improved medical instrument with a releasable lock interposed between the handles of the needle holder to hold the jaws in closed position to grip an object. The lock has flexible fingers and a plurality of movable sleeves that allow one hand operation to selectively lock and release the jaws without substantial lateral displacement of the object. A plurality of locking stops is provided so that the jaws may be held closed at a variety to tensions, to accommodate a variety of objects.
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Chappuis Michael C.
Collins Robert C.
Buiz Michael
Connolly Mulcare Nancy
Innomedica
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