Surgical instrument

Details Surgical instrument Surgical instrument

1993-04-20

1994-12-20

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Forceps

606170, A61B 1700

Patent

active

053742770

ABSTRACT:
Described herein is a minimally invasive surgical instrument comprising an elongate tubular section including a tubular portion and an end effector mount having first and second mount portions and a wrist mechanism associated with the first and second mount portions for permitting adjustment of the angular orientation of the first mount portion relative to the second mount portion. The tubular portion is pivotably connected to a proximal end of the second mount portion. First and second end effectors are further provided and are pivotably connected to a distal end of the first mount portion. Also provided is an actuator mechanism connected to the first and second end effectors for effecting pivotable movement of the first and second end effectors.

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