摘要 |
2140024 9427510 PCTABS00034 The present invention provides a hand held surgical instrument (1) with an improved handle (10), the instrument being of the type generally comprised of a handle and a tool (12) with a body member (14) having at least one articulated member (16) thereon. The handle of the present invention has an elongated base (18), an elongated lever (20), means (22) for connecting the lever and base at a rearward pivot point, means (24) for actuating the surgical tool, utilizing movement of the handle lever between an open and a closed position, means (22a) for biasing the lever in an open position, and a means (66) for securing the lever at a plurality of preselected points between the open and closed positions. |