Patent ID: 11877750
Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 19:
20. An approximation knob assembly comprising:
an approximation knob defining a through bore and having a proximal portion;
an indicator cap supported on the proximal portion of the approximation knob, the indicator cap defining at least one window; and
an indicator mechanism including an indicator, an adjustment member, and a biasing member, the indicator including indicia and being movable within the through bore of the approximation knob from an advanced position to a retracted position to position the indicia in a location within the approximation knob to be visualized through the at least one window in the indicator cap, the adjustment member being threadedly engaged with the indicator and including a distal portion that extends distally from the indicator, wherein a longitudinal position of the adjustment member is adjustable in relation to the indicator.