Patent ID: 6440145
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: A61B,Y10T

Abstract:
A medical instrument, comprising:a first clamping element having a first end and a second end, wherein a first contact edge at least three inches long is disposed at its first end; a second clamping element having a first end and a second end, wherein a second contact edge at least three inches long is disposed at its first end and wherein said first clamping element and said second clamping element are pivotably interconnected and said instrument is selectively positionable between an open condition and a closed condition where said first contact edge abuts against said second contact edge; and a plurality of threaded shafts disposed between said first clamping element and said second clamping element, wherein said threaded shafts engage said first clamping element and said second clamping element and are capable of biasing said first clamping element and said second clamping element into said closed condition.