Adapter assembly for surgical device
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1. An adapter assembly for operably connecting an end effector to an electromechanical surgical instrument, the adapter assembly comprising:
- a drive coupling assembly configured for releasable connection to the electromechanical surgical instrument;
a first drive assembly operably connected to the drive coupling assembly, the first drive assembly including a drive screw;
a second drive assembly operably connected to the drive coupling assembly, the second drive assembly including a first jackscrew assembly; and
a third drive assembly operably connected to the drive coupling assembly, the third drive assembly including a second jackscrew assembly.
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Abstract
An adapter assembly for connecting an end effector to an electromechanical surgical instrument includes first, second, and third drive assemblies configured for converting rotational motion into linear motion. Each of the second and third drive assemblies includes a jackscrew assembly for longitudinally advancing and retracting respective second and third drive members.
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1. An adapter assembly for operably connecting an end effector to an electromechanical surgical instrument, the adapter assembly comprising:
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a drive coupling assembly configured for releasable connection to the electromechanical surgical instrument; a first drive assembly operably connected to the drive coupling assembly, the first drive assembly including a drive screw; a second drive assembly operably connected to the drive coupling assembly, the second drive assembly including a first jackscrew assembly; and a third drive assembly operably connected to the drive coupling assembly, the third drive assembly including a second jackscrew assembly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An adapter assembly for operably connecting an end effector to an electromechanical surgical instrument, the adapter assembly comprising:
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a drive coupling assembly; a first drive assembly operably connected to the drive coupling assembly, the first drive assembly including a first jackscrew assembly; and a second drive assembly operably connected to the drive coupling assembly, the second drive assembly including a second jackscrew assembly, wherein the first and second jackscrew assemblies operate independent of one another. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. An adapter assembly for operably connecting an end effector to an electromechanical surgical instrument, the adapter assembly comprising:
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a drive coupling assembly configured for releasable connection to the electromechanical surgical instrument; a first drive assembly operably connected to the drive coupling assembly, the first drive assembly including a first jackscrew assembly; and a second drive assembly operably connected to the drive coupling assembly, the second drive assembly including a second jackscrew assembly. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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