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SHAFT ACTUATING HANDLE

  • US 20180280660A1
  • Filed: 03/27/2018
  • Published: 10/04/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A handle configured to drive movement of a bronchoscopy instrument, the handle extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end of the handle and comprising:

  • a casing having an inner surface defining an internal volume including a biasing element housing portion;

    a proximal handle member positioned at least partly within a proximal portion of the internal volume of the casing and including a first helical cam interface, the proximal handle member configured to couple to a proximal end of an elongate channel extending beyond the distal end of the handle with a distal end of the elongate channel coupled to the bronchoscopy instrument;

    an actuation sleeve positioned at least partly within a distal portion of the internal volume of the casing and including;

    a proximal portion having a second helical cam interface engaging the first helical cam interface,a rotation grip extending distally from the proximal portion of the actuation sleeve, anda plunger grip formed by a distal surface of the actuation sleeve; and

    a biasing element having a first end secured within the biasing element housing portion of the casing and a second end engaging the proximal portion of the actuation sleeve.

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