摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an endoscopic or laparoscopic surgical device having a tool assembly which can be quickly and easily manipulated between different modes of operation. <P>SOLUTION: The surgical device includes: a handle assembly 13 which includes a stationary handle 18 and a movable handle 20, the movable handle 20 having a mode selection mechanism configured to alternate the surgical device between a first grasping mode of operation and a second clamping mode of operation; an elongated member 14 extending distally from the handle part and defining a longitudinal axis extending along the length of the elongated member 14; and the tool assembly 27 positioned at a distal end of the elongated member 14. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |