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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 18, 2010
Stephane Gobron, Gosport, IN (US);
Tim Ward, Ellettsville, IN (US);
W. Michael Mereness, Bloomington, IN (US);
Mark Isom Richards, Grand Prairie, TX (US);
Srinivas Nishtala, Bloomington, IN (US);
Stephane Gobron, Gosport, IN (US);
Tim Ward, Ellettsville, IN (US);
W. Michael Mereness, Bloomington, IN (US);
Mark Isom Richards, Grand Prairie, TX (US);
Srinivas Nishtala, Bloomington, IN (US);
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
A tool actuating assembly for a multi-function surgical instrument is disclosed. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention can be utilized in a variety of differently configured multi-function surgical instruments and can be embodied in various physical configurations. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention provides for more efficient use of the tools of the instrument by the surgeon who is utilizing the instrument.