ALIGNMENT FEATURES FOR ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

• Main Authors: Smith, Eric B, Weisenburgh, II, William B, Dannaher, William D, Gee, Jacob S, Faller, Craig N, Schulte, John B, Stegeman, JoAnn M, Lamping, Michael R, Muhlenkamp, Tylor C, Bertke, Brian D, Scoggins, Patrick J
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 06.06.2019
• Subjects: DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; SURGERY

An ultrasonic instrument comprises a body, a shaft assembly, an ultrasonic blade, and a pivoting member. The shaft assembly extends distally from the body. The ultrasonic blade is positioned distal to the shaft assembly. The pivoting member is pivotable with respect to the blade from an open positio...