Surgical stapling apparatus

Details Surgical stapling apparatus Surgical stapling apparatus

A - Human Necessities

61

B

A61B 17/068 (2006.01) A61B 17/00 (2006.01) A61B 17/94 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2703311

An articulation mechanism for use with a surgical apparatus having an articulating tool assembly is described. The articulation mechanism includes a rotatable shaft which is fixedly secured to a disk defining a spiral groove or slot. A linearly movable translation member is provided and includes a pin which is received within the spiral groove such that rotation of the disk effects linear translation of the translation member. The configuration of the spiral groove can be selected to provide any desired ratio of angular rotation of the disk to linear advancement of the translation member. As such, the configuration of the spiral slot can be selected to provide a uniform rate of articulation of the tool assembly of the surgical apparatus or a variable rate of articulation.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Surgical stapling apparatus does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Surgical stapling apparatus, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Surgical stapling apparatus will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFCA-PAI-O-1793578