Patent ID: 9579147
Date: 2017-02-28
CPC Classifications: A61B

Claim:
1. An apparatus comprising: (a) a body, wherein the body comprises: (b) an end effector, wherein the end effector comprises a first jaw and a second jaw, and wherein the first jaw is selectively pivotable toward and away from the second jaw about a first axis, wherein the second jaw is fixed relative to the body; (c) a lever pivotably coupled to the body about the first axis, wherein the lever comprises a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the first jaw is coupled to the distal end of the lever, wherein the lever is configured to drive the first jaw toward and away from the second jaw, wherein the proximal end of the lever defines a second scissor grip; and (d) a tissue severing assembly, wherein the tissue severing assembly comprises: