Surgical instrument with a lateral-moving articulation control

Details Surgical instrument with a lateral-moving articulation control Surgical instrument with a lateral-moving articulation control

2006-01-03

2006-01-03

Rada, Rinaldi I. (Department: 3721)

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

With magazine

C227S175100, C227S180100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06981628

ABSTRACT:
An articulating surgical instrument suited for endoscopic use includes a lateral articulation control into a handle portion that provides an intuitive visual and tactile indication to the clinician as to the amount and direction of articulation of an end effector at a distal end of a shaft. Lateral movement of a lateral control actuator is converted into a longitudinal motion or a rotational motion transferred by the shaft to an articulation mechanism. A version of a lateral articulation control for a rotationally driven articulation mechanism incorporates an articulation backdrive lockout that prevents forces on the end effector from causing the selected amount of articulation from being changed.

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