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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2026
Filed:
Jun. 22, 2022
Karl Storz SE & Co. KG, Tuttlingen, DE;
Judith Holzer, Tuttlingen, DE;
Daniel Kärcher, Tuttlingen, DE;
Dominik Längle, Tuttlingen, DE;
Robin Merz, Tuttlingen, DE;
Janosz Schneider, Tuttlingen, DE;
Sven Schneider, Tuttlingen, DE;
Tobias Unger, Tuttlingen, DE;
KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG, Tuttlingen, DE;
Abstract
This invention pertains to a force transmission element with combined mechanical support and electrical isolation, as well as a surgical instrument comprising the force transmission element and a method for manufacturing the force transmission element. A rod of the force transmission element has at least one recess and insulation extends at least along the recess. A sleeve of the force transmission element has an embossment that extends at least in sections into the recess and which is designed to mesh with a securing element of the surgical instrument.