ACTUATION MECHANISM FOR USE WITH AN ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

• Main Authors: Faller, Craig N, Houser, Kevin L, Neurohr, Mark A
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 15.10.2020
• Subjects: DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; SURGERY

An ultrasonic surgical instrument is disclosed including an end effector, a shaft assembly extending proximally from the end effector, and a housing extending proximally from the shaft assembly. The end effector includes a clamp arm assembly pivotable between an open position and a closed position....