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Articulation and firing force mechanisms

  • US 9,381,016 B2
  • Filed: 07/18/2013
  • Issued: 07/05/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/06/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical instrument comprising:

  • an elongate member having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the elongate member defining a longitudinal axis that extends through the proximal and distal portions;

    a transfer bar supported by the distal portion and adapted to articulate relative to the proximal portion about an axis of articulation that extends between the proximal and distal portions;

    a drive element adapted to direct a drive force through the elongate member; and

    a transfer device supported within the elongate member and adapted to redirect the drive force around the axis of articulation and toward the transfer bar.

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