Surgical instrument with offset jaw actuator

Details Surgical instrument with offset jaw actuator Surgical instrument with offset jaw actuator

1998-01-30

1999-11-23

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

606205, 606207, 74579R, A61B 1732

Patent

active

059892773

ABSTRACT:
A tool for grasping or cutting with an offset jaw actuator is shown. The offset provides a consistent width to the actuator discouraging buckling under heavy loading situations. The offset also provides for greater contact area between the actuator and inner tip. The interface of the actuator with the inner tip is machined into the inner tip from the side resulting in an instrument that is easier and cheaper to manufacture and clean while retaining maximum strength for cutting or grasping.

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