Ultrasonic surgical instrument with finger actuator
First Claim
1. An ultrasonic surgical instrument, comprising:
- an end effector including relatively movable blade and clamp means for the engagement of tissue located therebetween;
an elongated shaft structure having a first end operatively connected to said end effector;
a handle portion for receiving a second distal end of said elongated shaft structure, said second distal end of said elongated shaft structure being connected to operative means in said handle for imparting movement to said end effector, said handle portion including first finger-operated means for imparting selective clamping and releasing movement to said blade and clamp means, and second finger-operated means for imparting selective rotational displacement to said end effector.
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Abstract
An ultrasonic surgical instrument having a handle with a finger actuator, and more particularly, an ultrasonic surgical device adapted to be held by a surgeon and fingers-operated with precise movements while opening and closing an ultrasonic instrument while meeting the ergonomic requirements of the surgeon with regard to comfort and imparting the surgeon with an enhanced dextral control for easy maneuverability of the instrument. The instrument incorporates a thimble-shaped lever at the distal end of the handle for actuating the clamp arm of the ultrasonic surgical instrument, and votator structure for selective rotation of the surgical device whereby the ergonomic thimble-shaped lever and pencil grip provide the physician with an improved degree of control, greater comfort in manipulating the instrument, and the ability to perform blunt dissections.
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12 Claims
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1. An ultrasonic surgical instrument, comprising:
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an end effector including relatively movable blade and clamp means for the engagement of tissue located therebetween;
an elongated shaft structure having a first end operatively connected to said end effector;
a handle portion for receiving a second distal end of said elongated shaft structure, said second distal end of said elongated shaft structure being connected to operative means in said handle for imparting movement to said end effector, said handle portion including first finger-operated means for imparting selective clamping and releasing movement to said blade and clamp means, and second finger-operated means for imparting selective rotational displacement to said end effector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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