Surgical grasping instrument

Details Surgical grasping instrument Surgical grasping instrument

2006-12-05

2006-12-05

Truong, Kevin T. (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Instruments

Forceps

Reexamination Certificate

active

07144409

ABSTRACT:
A surgical grasping instrument for grasping an elongated implement, which comprises a frame; an elongated member connected to the frame and extending distally therefrom, the elongated member defining a longitudinal axis; and a pair of jaw members operatively connected to the elongated member, the jaw members being adapted for movement between an open position and a closed position, at least one of the jaw members having a recess defined therein and arranged about a central recess axis extending at an angle of about 35° or less relative to the longitudinal axis of the elongated member, wherein upon movement of the jaw members to the closed position, the jaw members form a holding groove that can engage and firmly secure the elongated implement.

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