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Movable handle for vessel sealer

  • US 20090292282A9
  • Filed: 11/18/2004
  • Published: 11/26/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/06/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A bipolar forceps, comprising:

  • a shaft having opposing jaw members at a distal end thereof, the shaft defining a longitudinal axis;

    a drive assembly for moving the jaw members relative to one another from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween; and

    a handle assembly operatively connected to a proximal end of the shaft, the handle assembly including;

    a first handle and a second handle, wherein the handle assembly is pivotable between a first position in which handle assembly is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis and a second position in which the handle assembly is substantially axially aligned with the longitudinal axis.

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