Patent ID: 6077287
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A disposable surgical instrument comprising:a handle;a rigid stem section extending from said handle and defining a longitudinal axis of said surgical instrument;a flexible stem section extending from a distal end of said rigid stem section;a surgical tool connected with a distal end of said flexible stem section, said surgical tool including a fixed part fixed for movement with said distal end of said flexible stem section, said surgical tool including a movable part supported for pivotal movement relative to said fixed part about a pivot axis; anda flexible actuator cable having a first end portion movable by an actuator member on said handle, an intermediate portion extending through said flexible stem section, and a second end portion connected with said movable part;said flexible actuator cable transmitting force from said actuator member to said movable part to effect pivotal movement of said movable part about said pivot axis;said flexible actuator cable being made from cold-worked nickel--titanium wire.