Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Compact jaw including split pivot pin
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Application No.: US12692414Application Date: 2010-01-22
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Publication No.: US08480671B2Publication Date: 2013-07-09
- Inventor: Peter M. Mueller
- Applicant: Peter M. Mueller
- Applicant Address: US MA Mansfield
- Assignee: Covidien LP
- Current Assignee: Covidien LP
- Current Assignee Address: US MA Mansfield
- Main IPC: A61B18/18
- IPC: A61B18/18

Abstract:
An end effector assembly for use with a forceps includes a pair of jaw members, a knife assembly, and one or more cam assemblies. One or more of the jaw members are moveable relative to the other about a pivot between open and closed positions. One or more of the jaw members include a knife channel. The pivot includes first and second sections defining a passage therebetween. The knife assembly includes a knife blade and an actuation shaft. The knife blade is disposed distally relative to the pivot. The actuation shaft is configured for slidable translation through the passage to allow selective advancement of the knife blade through the knife channel. The one or more cam assemblies are operably coupled to the one or more moveable jaw members and are actuatable to move the one or more jaw members between the open and closed positions for grasping tissue therebetween.
Public/Granted literature
- US20110184405A1 Compact Jaw Including Split Pivot Pin Public/Granted day:2011-07-28
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