<p>A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members. One (or both) of the first and second jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One (or both) of the jaw members includes a jaw frame a disposable jaw housing and an elastomeric ring member. The disposable jaw housing is releasably engageable with the jaw frame. The elastomeric ring member is removably positionable about a distal end of the jaw housing. The elastomeric ring member is configured to define a gap distance between the first and second jaw members upon movement of the first and second jaw members to the approximated position.
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申请公布号
EP2514381(A3)
申请公布日期
2013.03.06
申请号
EP20120164917
申请日期
2012.04.20
申请人
COVIDIEN LP
发明人
TOWNSEND, JEFFREY R.;SIMS, GRANT T;COLLINGS, CHASE