Abstract: An endoscopic forceps for treating tissue includes a handle assembly having a elongated shaft extending therefrom which is movable relative to the handle assembly by an actuator. The forceps also including an end effector assembly attached to a distal end of the shaft which has first and second jaw members which are movable about a pivot from a first position in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position for clamping tissue. Each of the jaw members include: an insulative outer housing having an electrically conductive, inwardly facing tissue contacting surface and a proximal flange with a camming surface. The proximal flange being provided with a spring-like tail which mounts within the distal end of the elongated shaft to bias the jaw members in an open configuration. The actuator is movable relative to the handle to actuate the elongated shaft to cam the proximal flanges to pivot the jaw members toward the second position to clamp tissue.

Abstract: A tool actuating assembly for a multi-function surgical instrument is disclosed. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention can be utilized in a variety of differently configured multi-function surgical instruments and can be embodied in various physical configurations. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention provides for more efficient use of the tools of the instrument by the surgeon who is utilizing the instrument.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating fractures in extremities and regions of extremities which is in particular provided for the treatment of extremity fractures in the region of the lower leg, thigh, lower arm and upper arm has at least two shell parts which can be clamped relative to one another which enclose the extremity to be surrounded. Deformable and evacuatable vacuum-tight cushions having at least one valve and in which there are located a plurality of filling bodies, which are movable relative to one another, in particular small grained filling bodies, are provided between the shell parts and the extremity.