Surgical instruments and end effectors therefor

Various forms of surgical instruments are disclosed. In various embodiments, an end effector having operable and closable jaws is attached to a distal end of an elongate shaft such that portions of the jaws are axially offset from the elongate shaft. Other jaw embodiments are coupled to an actuation...

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Main Authors NORVELL DAVID K, WEIZMAN PATRICK A, HARRIS JASON L, ALDRIDGE JEFFREY L, WITT DAVID A, BANKS RAYMOND M, DIETZ TIMOTHY G, BERNATH STEVE G, HUANG ZHIFAN F
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LanguageEnglish
Published 01.04.2014
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HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:Various forms of surgical instruments are disclosed. In various embodiments, an end effector having operable and closable jaws is attached to a distal end of an elongate shaft such that portions of the jaws are axially offset from the elongate shaft. Other jaw embodiments are coupled to an actuation arrangement that permits portions of the jaws to be moved out of axial alignment with the elongate shaft. Other jaw embodiments are configured to facilitate tissue dissection. Electrosurgical instruments are also disclosed. One embodiment employs a flexible electrode that is conformable to tissue.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20100781243