ENDOSCOPIC MICROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
    3.
    发明授权
    ENDOSCOPIC MICROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS 失效
    内窥镜,微手术器械

    公开(公告)号:EP0744918B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-04-21

    申请号:EP95909554.8

    申请日:1995-02-09

    Abstract: The invention provides devices and method for performing extremely small-scale, minimally-invasive microsurgery. The instruments of the invention utilize a symmetrical, forceps-like actuator (28) which provides extremely precise actuation and control of the instrument and which mimics the feel of the instruments used in conventional open surgical procedures. The instruments general include a pair of coaxially arranged shafts (22, 46), an end effector (40) at the distal ends of the shafts (22, 46), and an actuator (28) at the proximal end of the shafts (22, 46). The actuator (28) includes a pair of arms (36) pivotally coupled to one of either the outer or inner shaft, and a pair of links (52) pivotally coupled at one end to the arms (36), and at a second end to the other of the shafts. The actuator (28) may be easily adapted for either pull-type or push-type actuation, and for either outer shaft (22) or inner shaft (46) translation. The end effectors (40) may have a variety of configurations, including needle drivers, forceps, scissors, and clip appliers.

    ENDOSCOPIC MICROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS
    7.
    发明公开
    ENDOSCOPIC MICROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS 失效
    内窥镜,微手术器械和方法

    公开(公告)号:EP0744918A1

    公开(公告)日:1996-12-04

    申请号:EP95909554.0

    申请日:1995-02-09

    Abstract: The invention provides devices and method for performing extremely small-scale, minimally-invasive microsurgery. The instruments of the invention utilize a symmetrical, forceps-like actuator (28) which provides extremely precise actuation and control of the instrument and which mimics the feel of the instruments used in conventional open surgical procedures. The instruments general include a pair of coaxially arranged shafts (22, 46), an end effector (40) at the distal ends of the shafts (22, 46), and an actuator (28) at the proximal end of the shafts (22, 46). The actuator (28) includes a pair of arms (36) pivotally coupled to one of either the outer or inner shaft, and a pair of links (52) pivotally coupled at one end to the arms (36), and at a second end to the other of the shafts. The actuator (28) may be easily adapted for either pull-type or push-type actuation, and for either outer shaft (22) or inner shaft (46) translation. The end effectors (40) may have a variety of configurations, including needle drivers, forceps, scissors, and clip appliers.

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