Invention Grant
US08133254B2 In vivo attachable and detachable end effector assembly and laparoscopic surgical instrument and methods therefor
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体内可附接和可拆卸的端部执行器组件和腹腔镜手术器械及其方法
- Patent Title: In vivo attachable and detachable end effector assembly and laparoscopic surgical instrument and methods therefor
- Patent Title (中): 体内可附接和可拆卸的端部执行器组件和腹腔镜手术器械及其方法
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Application No.: US12562281Application Date: 2009-09-18
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Publication No.: US08133254B2Publication Date: 2012-03-13
- Inventor: Patrick L. Dumbauld , Edward Cosgriff
- Applicant: Patrick L. Dumbauld , Edward Cosgriff
- Applicant Address: US MA Mansfield
- Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
- Current Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
- Current Assignee Address: US MA Mansfield
- Main IPC: A61B18/14
- IPC: A61B18/14 ; A61B17/28
Abstract:
A method of performing surgery includes the steps of providing a forceps having a housing including a shaft that extends therefrom and at least one handle moveable relative to the housing and providing an end effector assembly configured to selectively engage a distal end of the shaft. The method also includes the steps of inserting the forceps through a first opening formed in a body; inserting the end effector assembly through a second opening formed in the body; engaging the end effector assembly with the distal end of the shaft in vivo; and actuating the end effector assembly by moving the handle relative to the housing. The method may also include the steps of providing a coupling at the distal end of the shaft, and engaging, via the coupling, the distal end of the shaft with the end effector assembly.
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