Patent ID: 7770774
Filing Date: 2010-08-10
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical device comprising: a handle assembly including a manually actuated pivotable handle mounted for manipulation through an actuating stroke; an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis; an actuation member supported within the handle assembly and mechanically coupled with the pivotable handle during the actuating stroke, the actuation member being mounted for linear movement in response to manipulation of the movable handle through the actuating stroke; a tool assembly supported on the distal end of the elongated body, the tool assembly including a first jaw and a second jaw, the second jaw having a proximal end defining a cam surface and being pivotal in relation to the first jaw from an open position to a closed position; and a drive member secured to a distal end of the actuation member, a distal end of the drive member supporting a knife blade and a cam member; wherein the cam member is positioned to engage the cam surface of the second jaw and translate along the cam surface of the second jaw to move the first and second jaws from the open position to the closed position and to progressively clamp body tissue.