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Surgical instrument incorporating an electrically actuated articulation mechanism

  • US 20060025809A1
  • Filed: 03/17/2005
  • Published: 02/02/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/28/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical instrument, comprising:

  • an end effector;

    an elongate shaft;

    an articulating joint attached between the end effector and a distal end of the elongate shaft;

    an electrical actuator positioned in the articulation joint responsive to an electrical signal to articulate the articulating joint; and

    a handle portion attached to a proximal end of the elongate shaft and containing control circuitry operatively configured to produce the electrical signal.

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