Abstract: A handle assembly for a surgical stapler can comprise a rotatable actuation shaft. The actuation shaft can have a first rotational orientation in which it can actuate a jaw assembly in a repeatable open and close mode, a second rotational orientation in which it can actuate a jaw assembly in a staple firing mode, and a third rotational orientation in which it can actuate a jaw assembly in a reversing mode. The handle assembly can include an articulation mechanism including a ball screw to selectively articulate the jaw assembly relative to an elongate shaft.

Abstract: A limb restraint device is for ready assembly/detachment with a patient, and while in use, for remote anchoring to limit exaggerated limb flexing. It includes a flexible fabric member of rectangular configuration having a ribbon-like member presenting a closed circle which is secured to one short end and so secured as to provide two hemispherical loops for engaging a tethering strap. Complemental adhering members are provided adjacent to each transverse end and are adapted to interruptably engage each other when a patient limb is enclosed. An elongate anchoring strap is operably connected to the loops serving to reinforce the fabric member enclosure and concurrently tether the limb to a remote anchoring post.

Abstract: A limb restraint device adapted to limit excess limb flexing including a padded, flexible fabric member of a rectangular configuration, an attached flexible cloth means consisting of a closed circle mounted thereon to form two symmetrical loops adapted for double looping about the operating padded member, a final pair of complemental pile and look-locking segments mounted at one longitudinal end of a first planar surface of the padded fabric member and a second pair of such segments mounted at the other longitudinal end of the padded member and located on the opposing planar surface thereof.A separable anchoring strap engages slidably with the symmetrical loops of the padded cloth means, also being provided with opposing and mateable elements which form an anchor strap joinder and release means. The cooperating padded cuff and anchoring strap provide for the overall flexing play of the thusly restrained limb.

Abstract: A vest-like patient restraint garment presenting neck and arm apertures; the garment includes a unitary front and has at least two back panels each connected to the front panel. Each back panel has at least one elongated fastening strap secured at one of its longitudinal ends contiguous to the edge of each such panel.The fastening straps extend toward and at least partially overlapping the remaining adjacent back panel.One anchoring strap is provided for each fastening strap, with each such anchoring strap being adapted to cooperate with its respective fastening strap, with the length of the anchoring strap passing through the attachment means of the fastening strap.Each of the anchoring straps terminate in mateable elements which form an anchor strap joinder and release means.