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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 11, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 02, 2010
Steve Livneh, Amherstburg, CA;
Steve Livneh, Amherstburg, CA;
Bovie Medical Corporation, Clearwater, FL (US);
Abstract
A surgical apparatus for coagulating and cutting tissue includes a handle assembly having a housing. A tool cartridge is receivable in the housing. The tool cartridge includes a first jaw and a second jaw for grasping tissue therebetween. The first jaw is hingably movable between an open position and a closed position. A first jaw connection wire is operatively connected to the first jaw. A sheath encompasses at least part of the longitudinal portion of the jaw connection wire. A grip is disposed around at least part of the sheath. A piston is disposed within the sheath and operatively connected to the grip such that the grip and piston move in relation to one another. The jaw connection wire is operatively connected to the piston for moving the first jaw in response to movement of the grip.