Multifunctional surgical instrument
OwnerChristopher Armstronginventor
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A surgical instrument system includes a main body having a handle and a drive assembly. The drive assembly includes a plurality of gears and rotation transfer mechanisms for translating the movements of the handle into a mechanical force. A surgical tool having a tool body, an elongated shaft and an effector assembly is removably engaged to the main body of the system. The tool body houses a transfer gear assembly for engaging the drive assembly. A plurality of control wires extends from the transfer gear assembly to the effector assembly. The effector assembly includes a frame member having a pair of arms positioned along the distal end. The arms functioning to selectively open, close and move omnidirectionally based on an input of the handle.
A surgical instrument system, comprising:
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