Patent ID: 6752823
Filing Date: 2004-06-22
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A surgical forceps, comprising:a forceps housing; a forceps jaw having a jaw mouth; a handle having a first grip part connected to said forceps housing and a second grip part pivotably connected to said forceps housing and being pivotable for opening and closing said jaw mouth, said second grip part having a limb; an adjustment rod having a distal end and a proximal end and being distally and proximally adjustable for opening and closing said jaw mouth, wherein said proximal end of said adjustment rod is connected to said limb of said second grip part; and at least one spring element arranged in a force path between said second grip part and said forceps jaw for providing overload protection against breakage of said jaw parts, wherein said at least one spring comprises a flat serpentine-shaped material with windings lying along one plane.