Patent ID: 10864003

Abstract:
An articulation assembly (200) for use with a surgical instrument (100) is provided. The articulation assembly (200) includes a plurality of joints (260), a plurality of cables (240), and a first drive member (220). Each joint (260) defines a plurality of openings (262) extending longitudinally therethrough, a central opening (263) extending longitudinally therethrough, a pair of projections (268) extending from a first surface, and a pair of grooves (266) extending at least partially through a second surface. Each groove (266) of at least one joint (260) is configured to engage one projection (268) of the pair of projections (268) from an adjacent joint (260). Each cable (240) extends through one opening (262) of the plurality of openings (262) of each joint (260). The first drive member (220) extends through the central opening (263) of each joint (260).