DUAL-FUNCTION MEDICAL INSTRUMENT: NEEDLE HOLDER AND SURGICAL SCISSORS

摘要

A dual-use medical instrument is disclosed. In one embodiment, the instrument has a first handle (3A) pivotally attached to a second handle (3B) through a mortise (M1) and tenon (T1) joint to define opposing jaws (2A,2B) at the distal end of the surgical instrument, each of the opposing jaws including a distal gripping portion (3) , at least one longitudinally disposed cutting edge situated between the distal gripping portion and said mortise and tenon joint, wherein at least one longitudinal cutting edge is adjacent to said mortise and tenon joint. The instrument can function as a combination needle holder and surgical scissors.