Articulation and firing force mechanisms
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Jun 7, 2011
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May 7, 2009
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Oct 30, 2008
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Nov 6, 2007
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There is provided a surgical instrument incorporating driving force mechanisms capable of transmitting a driving force through an articulated section of the surgical instrument. In one embodiment, a series of racks connect with a transfer gear to pass forces around the articulated section. In an alternative embodiment a series of cable sections and wheels or pulleys are provided to transmit a driving force through the articulated section of the surgical instrument.
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