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1. A surgical instrument comprising:
- a handle assembly including a handle;
an elongate body extending distally from the handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis, the elongate body having a distal portion;
a first jaw member supported by the elongate body and containing a plurality of fasteners;
an second jaw member mounted adjacent the first jaw member, the second jaw member being configured to move in relation to the first jaw member between an open position and a closed position upon actuation of the handle assembly; and
a switch operatively connected to the handle assembly, the switch being configured to alternate the handle assembly between at least two modes of operation.
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Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a surgical instrument, which includes a handle assembly and an elongate member having two jaw members. The second jaw member is movable in relation to the first jaw member between an open position and a closed position. The first jaw member is supported by the elongate body and contains a plurality of fasteners. The elongate member extends distally from the handle assembly and defines both a longitudinal axis and a distal portion. A switch is placed about the handle assembly to allow the handle assembly to operate in multiple modes.
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1. A surgical instrument comprising:
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a handle assembly including a handle; an elongate body extending distally from the handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis, the elongate body having a distal portion; a first jaw member supported by the elongate body and containing a plurality of fasteners; an second jaw member mounted adjacent the first jaw member, the second jaw member being configured to move in relation to the first jaw member between an open position and a closed position upon actuation of the handle assembly; and a switch operatively connected to the handle assembly, the switch being configured to alternate the handle assembly between at least two modes of operation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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