Endoscopic instrument having articulating element
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Mar 26, 1996
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Aug 16, 1994
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Jul 15, 1993
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An elastically deformable element having multiple stacked strips for articulation in an endoscopic surgical instrument. The deformable element is usable in a variable retractor and an instrument having an articulating housing. The working section of the retractor variably moves from a curved configuration when outside of a sheath to a substantially straightened configuration when inside the sheath.
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