초록

A linear actuator assembly for operating a plurality of surgical tools. The actuator can provide motive power to a plurality of different surgical tools which are attachable to a handpiece associated with the actuator assembly and may be foot pedal operated.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device for surgical delivery, manipulation, and extraction of surgical material and devices, comprising:a source of motive power;a cannula having a tip with an opening therein, said tip being insertable into a patient to permit surgical delivery, manipulation, and extra

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device for surgical delivery, manipulation, and extraction of surgical material and devices, comprising:a source of motive power;a cannula having a tip with an opening therein, said tip being insertable into a patient to permit surgical delivery, manipulation, and extraction of material and devices;a plunger having first and second end portions, said first end portion connected to said source of motive power, said source of motive power capable of selectively imparting linear motion to said plunger, means for adjusting the speed of said plunger and the direction of travel of said plunger, said plunger capable of being partially disposed within said cannula so that said second end may linearly move within said cannula; means to limit said linear motion of said plunger with respect to said cannula, said limit means being adjustable;wherein a plurality of functional attachments can be operably connected to or engaged by said second end portion one at a time to deliver, manipulate, cut, or extract via said opening of said cannula in operable relation with the motion of said plunger, wherein, when said functional attachment is an implant contained within said cannula and said cannula is to be used to deliver an implant into a patient, said tip is insertable into the patient, and said second end of said plunger can be extended into said cannula to cause the expression of said implant into the patient.