Endoscopic grasping instrument with scissors
First Claim
1. A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity comprisinga handle;
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said jaws defining a grasping portion operable by manipulation of said handle to grasp objects and a cutting portion operable by manipulation of said handle to cut tissue.
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Abstract
A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity includes a handle and an elongate tubular member having a proximal end coupled with the handle for being disposed externally of the anatomical cavity and a distal end for being disposed within the anatomical cavity and carrying a pair of opposed, relatively movable jaws. The jaws are operable by manipulation of the handle to grasp objects, such as needles, and to cut tissue. In addition, the elongate tubular member defines a channel permitting fluids and other instruments to be communicated at the operative site without the need of having to remove the endoscopic instrument from the body.
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1. A multifunctional endoscopic instrument for use in performing endoscopic procedures within an anatomical cavity comprising
a handle; - and
an elongate tubular member having a proximal end coupled with said handle for being disposed externally of the anatomical cavity and a distal end for being disposed within the anatomical cavity and carrying a pair of opposed, relatively movable jaws; said jaws defining a grasping portion operable by manipulation of said handle to grasp objects and a cutting portion operable by manipulation of said handle to cut tissue. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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