FIELD: medicine.
SUBSTANCE: surgical instrument contains a user interface with remote control and a trigger drive. The trigger is configured to create a rotational starting motion during the first actuation of the remote control user interface and a rotational retracting motion during the other actuation of the remote control user interface. The instrument comprises the first trigger element, at that, the remote control user interface is selectively connected to the first trigger element and the second trigger element. The user interface is selectively connected to the second trigger element. The elongated shaft is connected during operation to the first trigger element and to the second trigger element. The instrument further comprises an end clamp attached to the elongated shaft. The end clamp contains an elongated trough configured to retain the staple cartridge during operation, and a thrust member. The cutting tool, which is functionally connected to the elongated shaft during operation, is held in the elongated trough.
EFFECT: increased convenience and accuracy of work.
33 dwg
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Dates
2017-08-14—Published
2012-02-28—Filed