Surgery – Instruments – Forceps
Reissue Patent
2002-06-07
2011-12-27
Nguyen, Victor (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Forceps
C600S104000
Reissue Patent
active
RE043049
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a device having a rigidly linked jaw that is decoupled from an articulating wrist. The device provides for articulating motion as well as actuation that may be used in grasping, cutting, suturing or the like.
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Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
Nguyen Victor
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