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Surgical instrument with articulating shaft with double pivot closure and single pivot frame ground

  • US 20060289602A1
  • Filed: 06/23/2005
  • Published: 12/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/23/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A surgical instrument, comprising:

  • an elongate shaft comprising a frame assembly and a closure assembly;

    an end effector comprising a lower jaw and a pivotally attached upper jaw;

    an articulation joint pivotally attaching the lower jaw of the end effector to a distal end of the frame assembly;

    a handle portion attached to a proximal end of the elongate shaft and operatively configured to longitudinally couple a closure motion to the closure assembly; and

    a multiple pivot joint of the closure assembly encompassing the articulation joint and distally engaged to the upper jaw to effect the pivoting of the upper jaw.

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