Surgical Forceps Including Pulley Blade Reverser Mechanism

摘要

A forceps includes first and second shafts each having a jaw disposed at an end thereof. At least one jaw is moveable from an open to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. At least one jaw includes a blade slot defined therein and extending therealong for reciprocation of a blade therethrough. An actuation assembly is disposed within one of the shafts and is configured for translating the blade between a retracted and an extended position. The blade extends at least partially through the blade slot in the extended position. The actuation assembly includes an actuator extending from the shaft. A compliance member couples the actuator to a cable disposed within the shaft. A blade holder engages the cable and has the blade disposed at an end thereof. At least one pulley is coupled to the cable such that translating the actuator proximally translates the blade distally.