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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 2009
Filed:
Aug. 25, 2005
Martin Padget, Valencia, CA (US);
David Skinlo, Ventura, CA (US);
Thomas Weisel, Ventura, CA (US);
Longo Chu, Newhall, CA (US);
Martin Padget, Valencia, CA (US);
David Skinlo, Ventura, CA (US);
Thomas Weisel, Ventura, CA (US);
Longo Chu, Newhall, CA (US);
Surgical Solutions LLC, Valencia, CA (US);
Abstract
A medical device includes an articulating shaft with a pair of slat assemblies. By moving an articulator, the slat assemblies are configured to concurrently push while the other pulls in order to bend the articulating shaft. The articulating shaft includes a series of alternating pins and pivot members. Each pin defines an aperture that collectively forms a passageway for receiving an actuator or a tube. The pair of slat assemblies extend generally parallel to each other on opposite sides of the pins. A method for articulating a shaft of a medical device is also provided.