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Endoscopic surgical instrument having a rotational actuator

  • US 8,211,119 B2
  • Filed: 06/14/2004
  • Issued: 07/03/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/14/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An endoscopic clip applier, comprising:

  • a flexible tube having a proximal end and a distal end, said flexible tube being flexible enough to pass through a tortuous path of a lumen of an endoscope;

    a clip dispenser coupled to said distal end and containing a plurality of clips;

    an actuator coupled to said proximal end; and

    a control member extending through said flexible tube from said proximal end to said distal end, said control member coupled to said clip dispenser and to said actuator, whereinsaid actuator has a rotatable member for rotating said control member, said rotatable member being arranged such that one complete revolution of said rotatable member causes exactly one clip to be dispensed.

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