Modular Surgical Instrument with Contained Electrical or Mechanical Systems

摘要

MODULAR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH CONTAINED ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS A surgical instrument (10) includes an elongated shaft module (60) and a handle module (12) selectively separable from one another. The elongated shaft module includes an elongated shaft member and a pair of jaw members supported at a distal end of the elongated shaft member, at least one of the jaw members moveable relative to the other jaw member between open and closed positions. The handle module includes a housing including an opening extending longitudinally therethrough. The opening is dimensioned to permit passage of the pair of jaw members in the closed position. The handle module also includes a movable handle movable relative to the housing to move the pair of jaw members between open and closed positions, and a lock to secure the elongated shaft module in place within the housing. 1/6 x C"i C/j co co ZD Cll CIO CN-i C/j C/j cl-i CD co m C/j C"i c"I 5<