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Method for surgical stapling and cutting device with dual actuating control knob

  • US 8,034,077 B2
  • Filed: 12/08/2009
  • Issued: 10/11/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/26/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for connecting a surgical end effector control assembly to a control handle, which comprises:

  • providing a control shaft assembly having a longitudinal axis with a distal end effector assembly at least partially actuated by a displacement of an actuating part parallel to the longitudinal axis;

    providing the control shaft assembly with a proximal handle connector having a rotating link operable to connect the control shaft assembly to a control handle rotatably about the longitudinal axis; and

    fixing an end effector two-function control device;

    rotationally to at least part of the control shaft assembly to couple rotation of the two-function control device, the control shaft assembly, and the end effector assembly about the longitudinal axis; and

    longitudinally to the actuating part to couple longitudinal movement of the two-function control device and the actuating part with respect to the control shaft assembly.

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