Surgical instrument

Details Surgical instrument Surgical instrument

2010-03-31

2011-12-13

Smith, Scott A. (Department: 3721)

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

With magazine

C227S019000, C606S139000, C606S219000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08074859

ABSTRACT:
A surgical instrument is provided. The surgical instrument includes a housing. The surgical instrument includes an elongated portion extending distally from the housing and defines a longitudinal axis. An end effector operably couples to the elongated portion. A first pivoting member pivotably couples to a distal end of the elongated portion. The first pivoting member defines a first pivot axis intersecting the longitudinal axis when the first pivoting member is rotated. A distal mounting assembly pivotably couples to the first pivoting member and operably couples to the end effector. The distal mounting assembly defines a second pivot axis intersecting the first pivot axis and the longitudinal axis when the proximal mounting assembly is rotated.

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European Search Report for EP 11250406.3-2310 date of completion is Jul. 5, 2011 (3 pages).

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