Surgery – Instruments
Patent
1995-02-28
1999-02-09
Dawson, Glenn K.
Surgery
Instruments
A61B 1700, A61F 1100
Patent
active
058687289
ABSTRACT:
A linear actuator assembly for operating a plurality of surgical tools. The actuator can provide motive power to a plurality of different surgical tools which are attachable to a handpiece associated with the actuator assembly and may be foot pedal operated.
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