Patent ID: 8986287
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical instrument for improved ergonomic positions, comprising: a working shaft section at a distal end of the surgical instrument; a first pivot comprising a pivot head portion comprising three distinct slots on the surface of the pivot head portion, the three distinct slots are configured to receive a locking member, wherein the locking member is connected to a handle section; a second pivot; and the handle section positioned at a proximal end of the surgical instrument comprising a first handle and a second handle, with the handle section pivotable relative to the working shaft section about the first pivot, and wherein the first and second handles are pivotably connected to each other about the second pivot; wherein the first handle comprises a button positioned on a top surface of the first handle and a projection portion extending from a proximal end of the first handle, wherein the projection portion comprises a recess portion recessed into the projection portion.