Patent ID: 9655638
Date: 2017-05-23
CPC Classifications: A61B

Claim:
1. An apparatus for single access laparoscopy the apparatus comprising: a main body having a tubular shape including a plurality of fins disposed thereon; a first moving member inside the main body, the first moving member defining a first-moving-member axis, the first moving member being configured to move about the first-moving-member axis, the first moving member including a pulley; a first arm, the first arm being coupled to the first moving member; a first forceps, the first forceps being coupled to the first arm; a second arm, the second arm being coupled to the first moving member; a second forceps, the second forceps being coupled to the second arm; a first mechanical control coupled to the first moving member, such that a single movement of the first mechanical control moves both the first and second arms; and second and third mechanical controls enabling independent opening of the first and second forceps, the second and third controls being lockable upon request individually, the second and third mechanical controls can be blocked by the fins.