Endoscopic Instrument
AssigneeRichard Wolf GmbH
InventorsEberhard KORNER, Franc SCHMID, Stephan PRESTEL
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Abstract
An endoscopic instrument includes a rigid hollow shank (2) and a tool (8) at the distal instrument end. The tool (8) is driven in rotation via a drive shaft (14), which is guided within the hollow shank (2). At the distal end of the hollow shank (2), the tool (8) projects out of the hollow shank (2), where it may be angled with respect to the distal end of the hollow shank (2).
Claims9
An endoscopic instrument for removal of material, tissue and the like, comprising a rigid hollow shank (2) and a tool (8) at a distal instrument end, the tool being driven in rotation by a drive shaft (14) guided in the hollow shank (2), wherein the tool projects from the distal end of the hollow shank (2) and may be angled with respect to a distal end of the hollow shank (2).
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