Converter retainer for a surgical instrument, especially ultrasound shears used in laparoscopic operations, whereby the converter retainer is connected to the sonotrode via a screw connection with an integral torque lock

摘要

Converter retainer (3) for a surgical instrument, especially ultrasound shears used in laparoscopic operations for cutting and coagulation purposes. The screw-type converter retainer has a built in toque lock that prevents breakage when the converter is connected to the sonotrode (11).