Over-ratchet safety for a vessel sealing instrument
Granted 29 Apr 2008 · no office action yet
Current assignee: Covidien · originally Sherwood Services AG
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Inventors: Adam B. Seitman, Michael C. Moses · Examiner: Ian Simmons · AU 2916 · TC 2900
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1 parts›FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an…
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an over-ratchet safety for a vessel sealing instrument showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;
FIG. 6 is top view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a front view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a rear view thereof.
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