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Remotely activated endoscopic tools such as endoscopic biopsy forceps

  • US 5,431,645 A
  • Filed: 05/17/1993
  • Issued: 07/11/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/10/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A remotely operable actuator for use with an endoscopic tool having a hollow tubular member and a control member extending through the tubular member, at least one end effector coupled to the distal ends of the tubular member and the control member, the tubular member and the control member having a proximal actuating end where the control member is movable through the tubular member to actuate the tool and effect movement of the at least one end effector, said actuator comprising:

  • a) coupling means adapted for mechanically attaching said actuator to the proximal actuating end of the tool;

    b) drive means coupled to said coupling means for moving said coupling means to effect actuation of the tool;

    c) power source means coupled to said drive means for powering said drive means;

    d) interface means for accepting commands from a user to at least partially control said moving of said drive means, said interface means coupled to one of said drive means and said power source means.

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