Patent ID: 7588175
Filing Date: 2009-09-15
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical instrument comprising: an elongate channel assembly having a distal end and a proximal end, said elongate channel assembly constructed to operably support a staple cartridge assembly therein; a knife assembly oriented for travel within said elongate channel assembly; a first distal cable transition support operably mounted to said distal end of said elongate channel assembly; at least one second cable transition support operably attached to said knife assembly; and a first cable having a distal end affixed to said distal end of said elongate channel assembly, said first cable extending around said second cable transition support on said knife assembly and said first distal cable transition support and having a proximal end interfacing with a winch assembly; a second distal cable transition support operably mounted to said distal end of said elongate channel assembly; and a second cable having a distal end affixed to said distal end of said elongate channel assembly, said second cable extending around said second cable transition support on said knife assembly and said second distal cable transition support and having a proximal end interfacing with said winch assembly.