One-hand locking and releasing handheld medical instrument

Details One-hand locking and releasing handheld medical instrument One-hand locking and releasing handheld medical instrument

2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Hayes, Michael J. (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

C081S313000, C081S319000, C081S320000, C081S329000, C081S331000, C606S139000, C606S142000, C606S205000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07105004

ABSTRACT:
Locking and releasing apparatus for operating a medical device includes a handle and a lever member coupled to the handle for grasping engagement by an operator. The lever member is moveable in opposite directions relative to the handle. A locking and release mechanism operably connects the lever member to a force transmitting member for operating the medical device at a location distant from the handle. The locking and release mechanism locks movement of the force transmitting member in one direction after movement of the lever member in a locking direction. The locking and release mechanism releases movement of the force transmitting member in the one direction after opposite movement of the lever member in a releasing direction. The lever member operates the locking and release mechanism for releasing the movement of the force transmitting member in the one direction substantially upon changing movement of the lever member from the locking to the releasing direction.

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