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Powered surgical instrument

a surgical instrument and power technology, applied in the field of surgical instruments, can solve the problems of user exerting a significant force on the operation of the handles and knobs

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-10-16
TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
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Such surgical instruments can require the user to exert a significant force in operating the handles, knobs, etc., and require more than one hand to operate the instrument.

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[0027]Embodiments of the presently disclosed powered surgical instrument are now described in detail with reference to the drawings, in which like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding elements in each of the several views. As used herein the term “distal” refers to that portion of the powered surgical instrument, or component thereof, farther from the user while the term “proximal” refers to that portion of the powered surgical instrument or component thereof, closer to the user.

[0028]A powered surgical instrument, e.g., a surgical stapler, in accordance with the present disclosure is referred to in the figures as reference numeral 100. Referring initially to FIG. 1, powered surgical instrument 100 includes a housing 110, an endoscopic portion 140 defining a longitudinal axis A-A extending therethrough, and an end effector 160, defining a longitudinal axis B-B (illustrated substantially aligned with axis A-A in FIG. 1) extending therethrough. Endoscopic portion 14...

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Abstract

A surgical instrument including a housing, an endoscopic portion, a shaft portion and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the housing and defines a longitudinal axis. The shaft portion is selectively connectable to a distal end of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is selectively connectable to a distal end of the shaft portion.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 786,934 filed on Apr. 13, 2007 by Zemlok, entitled “Powered Surgical Instrument,” the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The present disclosure relates to surgical instruments for fastening body tissue and, more particularly, to a powered surgical instrument having a drive gear configured to be movable to affect rotation, articulation and actuation of the instrument.[0004]2. Background of Related Art[0005]Surgical devices wherein tissue is first grasped or clamped between opposing jaw structure and then joined by surgical fasteners are well known in the art. In some instruments, a knife is provided to cut the tissue which has been joined by the fasteners. The fasteners typically include surgical staples and two part polymeric fasteners.[0006]Instruments for this purpose may include two ...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B17/94
CPCA61B17/068A61B17/072A61B17/07207A61B17/1114A61B17/115A61B2017/00017A61B2017/00199A61B2017/00398A61B2017/00464A61B2017/00473A61B2017/00482A61B2017/00734A61B2017/2905A61B2017/2927A61B2017/2943A61B34/74A61B17/00234A61B2017/07214A61B2017/00477A61B17/1155A61B2017/07278
Inventor ZEMLOK, MICHAELRACENET, DAVID C.
Owner TYCO HEALTHCARE GRP LP
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