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Dual-function medical instrument

  • US 6,976,992 B2
  • Filed: 07/16/2002
  • Issued: 12/20/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/16/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical instrument comprising:

  • a first handle pivotally attached to a second handle through a mortise and tenon joint to define opposing jaws at the distal end of the surgical instrument, each of said opposing jaws including a distal gripping portion,a longitudinally disposed aperture, situated between said distal gripping portion and said mortise and tenon joint,at least one longitudinally disposed cutting edge situated between said distal gripping portion and said mortise and tenon joint,wherein said at least one longitudinal disposed cutting edge is adjacent to said mortise and tenon joint and fits within said aperture or said at least one longitudinally disposed cutting edge is formed on at least one side of said aperture or both.

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