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Knife/firing rod connection for surgical instrument

  • US 8,328,065 B2
  • Filed: 11/09/2011
  • Issued: 12/11/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/06/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical instrument, comprising:

  • a frame;

    an elongate portion extending distally from the frame and defining a longitudinal axis;

    a firing rod disposed at least partially within the elongate portion and being movable with respect to the elongate portion from a proximal position to a distal position, the firing rod having an aperture;

    an end effector arranged at a distal end of the elongate portion, the end effector including a first jaw member and a second jaw member, the jaw members being movable with respect to each other between an open position and an approximation position, the first jaw member including a knife disposed therein; and

    a connector disposed at a proximal portion of the knife, the connector including spring element receivable in the aperture of the firing rod;

    wherein distal movement of the firing rod causes the connector to mechanically engage the firing rod.

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