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A surgical forceps which can be used for taking biopsy specimens internally is described having a compact configuration and very wide opening jaws, both of which are movable together by means of an elongated, flexible actuator member which operates directly only on one of the two end effectors conta

A surgical forceps which can be used for taking biopsy specimens internally is described having a compact configuration and very wide opening jaws, both of which are movable together by means of an elongated, flexible actuator member which operates directly only on one of the two end effectors containing the respective jaws. The forceps is particularly useful in conjunction with a surgical scope such as an endoscope or similar device.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A distal assembly for grasping or cutting internal body tissue, the distal assembly comprising:first and second end effectors pivotally engaging one another;a clevis having a distal end in pivotal engagement with said second end effector, said clevis having a longitudinal passage t

[ We claim:] [1.] A distal assembly for grasping or cutting internal body tissue, the distal assembly comprising:first and second end effectors pivotally engaging one another;a clevis having a distal end in pivotal engagement with said second end effector, said clevis having a longitudinal passage therethrough; anda slidable actuator disposed in said passage of said clevis, wherein a distal end of the actuator is pivotally attached to a proximal end of said first end effector in the passage of said clevis.