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Patent Number
Patent Inventor Names
Kevin Sniffin0
John Beardsley0
Kenneth Blier0
Date of Patent
January 17, 2012
0Patent Application Number
122448080
Date Filed
October 3, 2008
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Patent abstract
A surgical device includes a loading unit having proximal and distal portions. The proximal portion of the loading unit is configured to be attached to an actuation apparatus. The surgical device further includes a flexible shaft interconnecting the proximal portion and the distal portion of the loading unit. Additionally, the surgical device has a tool assembly disposed in mechanical cooperation with the distal portion of the loading unit. The tool assembly is configured to articulate upon activation of the actuation apparatus.
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