| 摘要 |
The present invention is directed to a surgical instrument such as, for example, an ultrasonic surgical cutting and coagulating device, wherein the gripping movement of the surgeon is mechanically translated into lateral movement for actuating, for example, an actuating rod. One embodiment of the present invention includes a camming pivot for use in surgical instruments, wherein the camming pivot comprises an actuation mechanism, including; a lever arm; a first cam at a distal end of the lever arm; and a second cam positioned distally from the first cam. <IMAGE> |
