Reconfiguration surgical apparatus

Details Reconfiguration surgical apparatus Reconfiguration surgical apparatus

2006-10-17

2006-10-17

Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

C606S205000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07122028

ABSTRACT:
A reconfigurable surgical apparatus that includes a surgical instrument assembly that is formed with a hollow manipulation shaft. A linearly or rotationally movable prime mover is received within the shaft and is activated by an actuator located at a proximal end. A coupler is formed about a distal end of the shaft to have a capture ledge that is configured to releasably engage an interchangeable surgical tool that is formed with an anchor adapted to releasably mate to the capture ledge. The coupler may optionally incorporate a frangible portion that severs a portion of the coupler when the interchangeable surgical tool is removed from the apparatus to ensure single use operation of the tool.

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