×

Surgical device with removable end effector

  • US 20080021278A1
  • Filed: 03/14/2007
  • Published: 01/24/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/24/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A surgical device, comprising:

  • a first handle member pivotably mounted to a second handle member;

    a generally tubular elongate shaft projecting distally from the second handle member, the elongate shaft comprising a distal threaded surface;

    an actuation rod disposed axially through the elongate shaft, the actuation rod operatively connected near its proximal end to the first handle member, and a distal end portion of the actuation rod comprising one of a ball member or a socketed prong assembly; and

    an end effector assembly comprisingan outer casing having a proximal threaded surface complementary to the distal threaded surface of the elongate shaft,an end effector rod disposed axially through the outer casing, andan actuatable tool end, the end effector rod operably connected to the actuatable tool end;

    wherein a proximal end portion of the end effector rod includes the other of a ball member or a socketed prong assembly which is complementary to and axially connectable with the opposite of a ball member or socketed prong assembly of the actuation rod.

View all claims
  • 0 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×