Ultrasonic clamp coagulator apparatus having housing for rotatably supporting ultrasonic components

摘要

An ultrasonic surgical clamp coagulator apparatus is configured to effect cutting, coagulation, and clamping of tissue by cooperation of a clamping mechanism of the apparatus with an associated ultrasonic end-effector. Convenient and efficient use of the apparatus is facilitated by configuring ultrasonic components of the apparatus, including an elongated portion of the apparatus having the ultrasonic waveguide therein, as well as an associated ultrasonic drive unit, for selective rotation with respect to a housing of the apparatus. The apparatus housing preferably includes an arrangement of support walls and members for rotatably supporting the associated components, with the housing further including features which facilitate alignment of the ultrasonic drive unit as it is received within the apparatus housing for operative connection with the waveguide of the apparatus. <IMAGE>