Transmitting an actuating force along a curved instrument

Details Transmitting an actuating force along a curved instrument Transmitting an actuating force along a curved instrument

2003-02-19

2009-02-17

Woo, Julian W (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

Reexamination Certificate

active

07491212

ABSTRACT:
In one aspect there is a curved medical instrument comprising an outer member and an inner member. The inner member has a curved portion at a distal region of the inner member. The outer member is concentrically and movably coupled to the inner member and has a flexible transmission mechanism at a distal region of the outer member. The flexible transmission mechanism transmits a linear and/or rotational actuating force along the curved portion of the instrument. The inner member can include an opening configured to receive a target for cutting, such as a flexible fixating member and/or biological tissue.

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International Search Report, Form PCT/ISA/210, 8 pages.

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