CA2382219C - Laparoscopic forceps handle - Google Patents
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Abstract
A laparoscopic forceps comprising a handle;
a tubular housing extending axially from the handle and carrying an actuator rod; a jaws mechanism disposed at the end of the tubular housing remote from the handle engaged to the actuation rod and arranged so that the jaws may be opened or closed by actuation of the handle; wherein the handle comprises left and right bow members pivotally connected to a mounting core in a scissors-like arrangement, and adapted to engage a user's finger and thumb in use; the forceps including a switchable ratchet mechanism moveable between locked and unlocked positions, adapted when locked to allow closure and prevent opening of the jaws, and when unlocked to allow free opening and closing of the jaws.
a tubular housing extending axially from the handle and carrying an actuator rod; a jaws mechanism disposed at the end of the tubular housing remote from the handle engaged to the actuation rod and arranged so that the jaws may be opened or closed by actuation of the handle; wherein the handle comprises left and right bow members pivotally connected to a mounting core in a scissors-like arrangement, and adapted to engage a user's finger and thumb in use; the forceps including a switchable ratchet mechanism moveable between locked and unlocked positions, adapted when locked to allow closure and prevent opening of the jaws, and when unlocked to allow free opening and closing of the jaws.
Description
LAPAROSCOPIC FORCEPS HANDLE
This invention relates to laparoscopic forceps, particularly to the handle of such forceps.
Laparoscopic forceps conventionally comprise a handle, a tubular housing carrying an actuator mechanism and a forceps jaws mechanism located at the remote end of the tubular housing. Manual actuation of the handle opens or closes the jaws. The shaft and jaws mechanism may be rotated relative to the handle and a ratchet mechanism may be provided to allow clamping of the jaws. A monopolar diathermy connection may be provided to facilitate cauterisation of tissue clamped by the jaws. In conventional laparoscopic forceps thehandle comprises a pistol grip arrangement wherein the diathermy connection extends upwardly so that the power cable extends from the handle over a surgeon's hand adjacent the knuckles or thumb. The pistol grip arrangement makes it necessary for a surgeon to raise or lower the elbow in order to rotate the forceps in use.
This is inconvenient and can be tiring, particularly as the diathermy cable may pass over the surgeon's elbow.
According to the present invention a laparoscopic forceps comprises a handle;
a tubular housing extending axially from the handle and carrying an actuator rod; a jaws mechanism disposed at the end of the tubular housing remote from the handle engaged to the actuation rod and arranged so that the jaws may be opened or closed by actuation of the handle; wherein the handle comprises left and right bow members pivotally connected to a mounting core in a scissors-like arrangement, and adapted to engage a user's finger and thumb in use;
the forceps including a switchable ratchet mechanism moveable between locked and unlocked positions, adapted when locked to allow closure and prevent opening of the jaws, and when unlocked to allow free opening and closing of the jaws.
Laparoscopic forceps in accordance with the present invention confer the advantage that the operation and positioning of the jaws may be controlled by the thumb and one finger of the surgeon, leaving fingers free for operation of the switchable ratchet mechanism or other tasks.
This invention relates to laparoscopic forceps, particularly to the handle of such forceps.
Laparoscopic forceps conventionally comprise a handle, a tubular housing carrying an actuator mechanism and a forceps jaws mechanism located at the remote end of the tubular housing. Manual actuation of the handle opens or closes the jaws. The shaft and jaws mechanism may be rotated relative to the handle and a ratchet mechanism may be provided to allow clamping of the jaws. A monopolar diathermy connection may be provided to facilitate cauterisation of tissue clamped by the jaws. In conventional laparoscopic forceps thehandle comprises a pistol grip arrangement wherein the diathermy connection extends upwardly so that the power cable extends from the handle over a surgeon's hand adjacent the knuckles or thumb. The pistol grip arrangement makes it necessary for a surgeon to raise or lower the elbow in order to rotate the forceps in use.
This is inconvenient and can be tiring, particularly as the diathermy cable may pass over the surgeon's elbow.
According to the present invention a laparoscopic forceps comprises a handle;
a tubular housing extending axially from the handle and carrying an actuator rod; a jaws mechanism disposed at the end of the tubular housing remote from the handle engaged to the actuation rod and arranged so that the jaws may be opened or closed by actuation of the handle; wherein the handle comprises left and right bow members pivotally connected to a mounting core in a scissors-like arrangement, and adapted to engage a user's finger and thumb in use;
the forceps including a switchable ratchet mechanism moveable between locked and unlocked positions, adapted when locked to allow closure and prevent opening of the jaws, and when unlocked to allow free opening and closing of the jaws.
Laparoscopic forceps in accordance with the present invention confer the advantage that the operation and positioning of the jaws may be controlled by the thumb and one finger of the surgeon, leaving fingers free for operation of the switchable ratchet mechanism or other tasks.
The construction and function of the forceps of this invention may be considered conveniently with the scissor-like bows generally horizontal so that a surgeon's hand is in the prone position with palm downwards during use.
The switchable ratchet mechanism preferably incorporates a finger operable switch member. The switch member is preferably located on the upper side of the mounting core of the handle. In preferred embodiments the switch extends longitudinally of the handle, and is engaged by a pivot at the rear end thereof between the bows, the front end being pivotable laterally to switch the mechanism between the first and second positions.
The switch member may be conveniently actuated by a surgeon's index or second finger without losing control of the jaws of the forceps. Preferred embodiments are symmetrical and can be used by right or left handed surgeons..
The ratchet mechanism may conveniently include a rack carried by a first bow member and a pawl carried by the second bow member, the rack and pawl being engaged in the locked position of the mechanism and disengaged in the unlocked position.
A spring is preferably arranged to urge the pawl into engagement with the ratchet.
Alternatively a spring may urge the ratchet to engagement with the pawl.
In preferred embodiments the switch member includes a formation adapted to form a cam surface extending rearwardly of the pivot to engage a surface of the pawl adapted to form a cam follower; arranged so that the movement of the switch member from the locked to unlocked position urges the pawl away from the ratchet against the action of the spring to disengage the pawl and ratchet. The cam surface may by conveniently provided by a pin or stud depending from the body of the switch.
In an alternative arrangement the cam surface of the switch member may engage the ratchet to urge the latter out of engagement with the pawl.
It is desirable that a surgeon can quickly or temporarily release the locking mechanism without need to actuate the switch. Accordingly in an especially preferred embodiment of the invention the switch member may be secured by the pivot to a slideable release member, the release member being mounted to allow axial movement between first and rear positions with respect to the core; wherein in the first position the ratchet member may be moved between the locked and unlocked positions and in the rear position the pawl is released from the ratchet.
The switchable ratchet mechanism preferably incorporates a finger operable switch member. The switch member is preferably located on the upper side of the mounting core of the handle. In preferred embodiments the switch extends longitudinally of the handle, and is engaged by a pivot at the rear end thereof between the bows, the front end being pivotable laterally to switch the mechanism between the first and second positions.
The switch member may be conveniently actuated by a surgeon's index or second finger without losing control of the jaws of the forceps. Preferred embodiments are symmetrical and can be used by right or left handed surgeons..
The ratchet mechanism may conveniently include a rack carried by a first bow member and a pawl carried by the second bow member, the rack and pawl being engaged in the locked position of the mechanism and disengaged in the unlocked position.
A spring is preferably arranged to urge the pawl into engagement with the ratchet.
Alternatively a spring may urge the ratchet to engagement with the pawl.
In preferred embodiments the switch member includes a formation adapted to form a cam surface extending rearwardly of the pivot to engage a surface of the pawl adapted to form a cam follower; arranged so that the movement of the switch member from the locked to unlocked position urges the pawl away from the ratchet against the action of the spring to disengage the pawl and ratchet. The cam surface may by conveniently provided by a pin or stud depending from the body of the switch.
In an alternative arrangement the cam surface of the switch member may engage the ratchet to urge the latter out of engagement with the pawl.
It is desirable that a surgeon can quickly or temporarily release the locking mechanism without need to actuate the switch. Accordingly in an especially preferred embodiment of the invention the switch member may be secured by the pivot to a slideable release member, the release member being mounted to allow axial movement between first and rear positions with respect to the core; wherein in the first position the ratchet member may be moved between the locked and unlocked positions and in the rear position the pawl is released from the ratchet.
The release member may have an upward projection defining a forwardly facing finger grip or other manual engagement surface. Thus a surgeon may easily retract the release member to temporarily disengage the ratchet and pawl. Removal of the surgeon's finger re-engages the locking mechanism.
It is important to note that a single spring acting on the pawl not only engages the pawl with the ratchet but also provides the restoring force urging the sliding member into the forward rest position. This economy of construction facilitates assembly and reduces the number of stressed components employed.
The release member and switch are conveniently disposed longitudinally on the upper centre portion of the handle, to allow easy access. The forward facing engagement surface and upper surface of the switch preferably define a continuous, smooth profile.
The forward end of the switch may abut with the release member and cooperate with it to provide a click-stop mechanism or over centre arrangement to prevent accidental dislodgement of the switch during use.
The convenient manipulation of the scissor-like handle and controls afforded by the forceps of this invention gives a surgeon greater freedom to manipulate rotation of the jaws.
Rotation through 180 as a single movement is facilitated. As the jaws are bilaterally symmetrical complete freedom of angular orientation of the jaws is thereby attained.
The laparoscopic forceps according to the invention may also comprise a rotatable sleeve forward of the switch release member, the sleeve being connected to the actuation rod so that rotation of the sleeve causes rotation of the jaws. The sleeve is preferably provided with radial projections dimensioned to define finger engaging recesses between adjacent projections. In this way the rotation of the jaws is responsive without any slackness to the movement of a surgeon's finger.
A connection for engagement of the forceps to a diathermy power supply may be provided. In preferred embodiments of this invention the diathermy connection member is disposed on the lower side of the mounting core. In this way the power cable may pass unobtrusively beneath the surgeon's wrist and under the arm, rather than over the hand as in previously known arrangements. The diathermy connection extends in a plane generally parallel and below the finger engaging bow portions of the handle.
The invention thus provides according to an aspect, for a laparoscopic forceps comprising: a handle which comprises left and right bow members pivotally connected to a mounting core in a scissors-like arrangement, and adapted to engage a user's finger and -3a-thumb in use; a tubular housing extending from the handle and carrying an actuator rod, defining the forceps axis; a jaws mechanism disposed at the end of the tubular housing remote from the handle engaged to the actuator rod and arranged so that the jaws may be opened or closed by actuation of the handle; and a switchable ratchet mechanism which can be moved between locked and unlocked positions, wherein the locked position allows closure and prevents opening of the jaws and the unlocked position allows free opening and closure of the jaws, the ratchet mechanism including a switch member. The switch member extends longitudinally of the handle and is mounted on the handle by means of a pivot at the end thereof which is closest to the user between the bow members, so that the switch member can be moved laterally relative to the forceps axis about the pivot between a first position in which the ratchet mechanism is in the locked position and a second position in which the ratchet mechanism is in the unlocked position. Also, the switch member is secured by the pivot to a release member which can slide relative to the mounting core between a forward first position in which the ratchet mechanism is in the locked position and a rearward second position closer to the user in which the ratchet mechanism is in the unlocked position.
It is important to note that a single spring acting on the pawl not only engages the pawl with the ratchet but also provides the restoring force urging the sliding member into the forward rest position. This economy of construction facilitates assembly and reduces the number of stressed components employed.
The release member and switch are conveniently disposed longitudinally on the upper centre portion of the handle, to allow easy access. The forward facing engagement surface and upper surface of the switch preferably define a continuous, smooth profile.
The forward end of the switch may abut with the release member and cooperate with it to provide a click-stop mechanism or over centre arrangement to prevent accidental dislodgement of the switch during use.
The convenient manipulation of the scissor-like handle and controls afforded by the forceps of this invention gives a surgeon greater freedom to manipulate rotation of the jaws.
Rotation through 180 as a single movement is facilitated. As the jaws are bilaterally symmetrical complete freedom of angular orientation of the jaws is thereby attained.
The laparoscopic forceps according to the invention may also comprise a rotatable sleeve forward of the switch release member, the sleeve being connected to the actuation rod so that rotation of the sleeve causes rotation of the jaws. The sleeve is preferably provided with radial projections dimensioned to define finger engaging recesses between adjacent projections. In this way the rotation of the jaws is responsive without any slackness to the movement of a surgeon's finger.
A connection for engagement of the forceps to a diathermy power supply may be provided. In preferred embodiments of this invention the diathermy connection member is disposed on the lower side of the mounting core. In this way the power cable may pass unobtrusively beneath the surgeon's wrist and under the arm, rather than over the hand as in previously known arrangements. The diathermy connection extends in a plane generally parallel and below the finger engaging bow portions of the handle.
The invention thus provides according to an aspect, for a laparoscopic forceps comprising: a handle which comprises left and right bow members pivotally connected to a mounting core in a scissors-like arrangement, and adapted to engage a user's finger and -3a-thumb in use; a tubular housing extending from the handle and carrying an actuator rod, defining the forceps axis; a jaws mechanism disposed at the end of the tubular housing remote from the handle engaged to the actuator rod and arranged so that the jaws may be opened or closed by actuation of the handle; and a switchable ratchet mechanism which can be moved between locked and unlocked positions, wherein the locked position allows closure and prevents opening of the jaws and the unlocked position allows free opening and closure of the jaws, the ratchet mechanism including a switch member. The switch member extends longitudinally of the handle and is mounted on the handle by means of a pivot at the end thereof which is closest to the user between the bow members, so that the switch member can be moved laterally relative to the forceps axis about the pivot between a first position in which the ratchet mechanism is in the locked position and a second position in which the ratchet mechanism is in the unlocked position. Also, the switch member is secured by the pivot to a release member which can slide relative to the mounting core between a forward first position in which the ratchet mechanism is in the locked position and a rearward second position closer to the user in which the ratchet mechanism is in the unlocked position.
The invention is further described by means of example but not in any limitative sense with reference to the accompanying drawings of which:
Figure 1 is a plan view of a laparoscopic forceps handle in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 2 is a side elevation of the forceps shown in Figure 1;
Figure 3 is an isometric view of the forceps shown in Figure 1;
Figure 4 is a front elevation of the forceps shown in Figure 1;
Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view on AA-AA;
Figure 6 is a series of partial views illustrating operation of the ratchet mechanism; and Figure 7 is an exploded view of forceps in accordance with this invention.
A laparoscopic forceps handle in accordance with this invention is illustrated in Figures 1 to 7. The handle described in greater detail below, is connected to the tubular support 41 which carries a conventional jaws assembly (not shown) wherein a pair ofjaws mounted on a yoke are actuated by an actuation rod 42 extending within the tubular support 41 from a coupling with a core index sleeve 2. The tubular support and jaws assembly may be obtained from various commercial sources. The tubular support is releasably fastened to the handle by a universal nut 35.
The handle comprises a core 1 defining a longitudinal channel within which the electro-cautery connection 21, 22 passes. This allows transmission of RF
energy from a power supply to the jaws in conventional manner. The core index sleeve 2 includes a rotatable bearing and releasable coupling to the actuation rod 42.
Moulded plastics right and left scissor bows 8, 15 are secured to metal bow inserts 9, 16 pivotally connected to the core 1 by pins 7, 6. Linkages 10, 17 connected to the bows by pins 13, 20 are connected to the connection piece 21 by means of a pin 24 so that opening of the bows causes the actuation rod to be retracted and the jaws to open.
The bows 8, 9 extend downwardly from the horizontal axis of the handle as shown in Figures 2 and 4. The angle is selected so that the forceps extend generally coaxially of a user's forearm. This is convenient because the forceps can be rotated simply by rotation of the surgeon's wrist.
WO 01/13803 CA 02382219 2002-02-19 pCT/GB00/03229 The cautery insert rod 22 extends downwards from the centre of the handle generally parallel to the bows 8, 15. The power supply cable connected to rod 22 passes conveniently below a surgeon's wrist in use.
A conical sleeve 32 disposed frowardly of the core 1 and switch assembly is coupled by a pin 34 to the bearing 2. Radial projections 40 are dimensioned so that the index finger may fit snugly between adjacent projections to facilitate rotation of the forceps jaws through an angle up to 180 in a single movement.
The profile 43, 44 of the switch members 25, 27 forms a smooth contour. The forward edge of switch 27 is disposed behind a complementary surface 46 of the slideable member 25. A plunger 28 and spring 29 engage recesses in surface 46 to provide positive engagement of the switch in the left and right positions.
Ratchet 19 and pawl 12 are received in recesses in the bars 8 and 15 respectively.
Ratchet 19 is fixed but pawl 12 is pivotally connected by a pin 13 and bias forwardly by the pawl return spring 14. The teeth of the ratchet 19 are arranged so that when pawl 12 engages the ratchet the jaws may be closed but not opened.
The ratchet may be released by rearward movement of the slideable release member 25 which carries a switch 27 secured to the rear end thereof by pin 31.
The member 25 is slidably mounted on longitudinal formations on each side of core 1.
Rearward movement of member 25 by pressure on the forward facing surface 43 moves the switch 22 rearwardly.
Switch 27 has a downwardly depending pin or stud 30 which acts as a pawl release guide. The pin 30 is laterally offset so that left to right movement of the switch moves the pin rearwardly and movement from right to left moves the pin forwardly. The pin 30 engages the forward surface of pawl member 12 to form a cam and cam follower arrangement.
The operation of the forceps handle is described with reference to Figures 6 and 7.
Figures 6a to 6d show partial views of the switch assembly B.
In Figure 6a the switch 27 is in the right-hand position. The plunger 28 is engaged in the right hand recess 47 in surface 46.
The pin 30 is at the most rearwardly position and bears against the forward surface of pawl member 12 disengaging the latter from the ratchet 19.
Figure 1 is a plan view of a laparoscopic forceps handle in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 2 is a side elevation of the forceps shown in Figure 1;
Figure 3 is an isometric view of the forceps shown in Figure 1;
Figure 4 is a front elevation of the forceps shown in Figure 1;
Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view on AA-AA;
Figure 6 is a series of partial views illustrating operation of the ratchet mechanism; and Figure 7 is an exploded view of forceps in accordance with this invention.
A laparoscopic forceps handle in accordance with this invention is illustrated in Figures 1 to 7. The handle described in greater detail below, is connected to the tubular support 41 which carries a conventional jaws assembly (not shown) wherein a pair ofjaws mounted on a yoke are actuated by an actuation rod 42 extending within the tubular support 41 from a coupling with a core index sleeve 2. The tubular support and jaws assembly may be obtained from various commercial sources. The tubular support is releasably fastened to the handle by a universal nut 35.
The handle comprises a core 1 defining a longitudinal channel within which the electro-cautery connection 21, 22 passes. This allows transmission of RF
energy from a power supply to the jaws in conventional manner. The core index sleeve 2 includes a rotatable bearing and releasable coupling to the actuation rod 42.
Moulded plastics right and left scissor bows 8, 15 are secured to metal bow inserts 9, 16 pivotally connected to the core 1 by pins 7, 6. Linkages 10, 17 connected to the bows by pins 13, 20 are connected to the connection piece 21 by means of a pin 24 so that opening of the bows causes the actuation rod to be retracted and the jaws to open.
The bows 8, 9 extend downwardly from the horizontal axis of the handle as shown in Figures 2 and 4. The angle is selected so that the forceps extend generally coaxially of a user's forearm. This is convenient because the forceps can be rotated simply by rotation of the surgeon's wrist.
WO 01/13803 CA 02382219 2002-02-19 pCT/GB00/03229 The cautery insert rod 22 extends downwards from the centre of the handle generally parallel to the bows 8, 15. The power supply cable connected to rod 22 passes conveniently below a surgeon's wrist in use.
A conical sleeve 32 disposed frowardly of the core 1 and switch assembly is coupled by a pin 34 to the bearing 2. Radial projections 40 are dimensioned so that the index finger may fit snugly between adjacent projections to facilitate rotation of the forceps jaws through an angle up to 180 in a single movement.
The profile 43, 44 of the switch members 25, 27 forms a smooth contour. The forward edge of switch 27 is disposed behind a complementary surface 46 of the slideable member 25. A plunger 28 and spring 29 engage recesses in surface 46 to provide positive engagement of the switch in the left and right positions.
Ratchet 19 and pawl 12 are received in recesses in the bars 8 and 15 respectively.
Ratchet 19 is fixed but pawl 12 is pivotally connected by a pin 13 and bias forwardly by the pawl return spring 14. The teeth of the ratchet 19 are arranged so that when pawl 12 engages the ratchet the jaws may be closed but not opened.
The ratchet may be released by rearward movement of the slideable release member 25 which carries a switch 27 secured to the rear end thereof by pin 31.
The member 25 is slidably mounted on longitudinal formations on each side of core 1.
Rearward movement of member 25 by pressure on the forward facing surface 43 moves the switch 22 rearwardly.
Switch 27 has a downwardly depending pin or stud 30 which acts as a pawl release guide. The pin 30 is laterally offset so that left to right movement of the switch moves the pin rearwardly and movement from right to left moves the pin forwardly. The pin 30 engages the forward surface of pawl member 12 to form a cam and cam follower arrangement.
The operation of the forceps handle is described with reference to Figures 6 and 7.
Figures 6a to 6d show partial views of the switch assembly B.
In Figure 6a the switch 27 is in the right-hand position. The plunger 28 is engaged in the right hand recess 47 in surface 46.
The pin 30 is at the most rearwardly position and bears against the forward surface of pawl member 12 disengaging the latter from the ratchet 19.
Movement of the switch 27 to the left, as shown in Figure 6c moves pin 30 forwardly allowing spring 14 to urge the pawl into engagement with the ratchet preventing opening of the forceps jaws. Movement of the switch 27 to the right as shown in Figure 6d releases the pawl permitting opening of the jaws.
Figure 6b illustrates a quick temporary release of the pawl by sliding member in a rearward direction. Pin 30 pushes pawl 12 directly rearwardly allowing free use of the jaws. Release of the member 25 re-engages the ratchet mechanism.
Figure 6b illustrates a quick temporary release of the pawl by sliding member in a rearward direction. Pin 30 pushes pawl 12 directly rearwardly allowing free use of the jaws. Release of the member 25 re-engages the ratchet mechanism.
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1. A laparoscopic forceps comprising:
a handle which comprises left and right bow members pivotally connected to a mounting core in a scissors-like arrangement, and adapted to engage a user's finger and thumb in use;
a tubular housing extending from the handle and carrying an actuator rod, defining the forceps axis;
a jaws mechanism disposed at the end of the tubular housing remote from the handle engaged to the actuator rod and arranged so that the jaws may be opened or closed by actuation of the handle; and a switchable ratchet mechanism which can be moved between locked and unlocked positions, wherein the locked position allows closure and prevents opening of the jaws and the unlocked position allows free opening and closure of the jaws, the ratchet mechanism including a switch member, wherein the switch member extends longitudinally of the handle and is mounted on the handle by means of a pivot at the end thereof which is closest to the user between the bow members, so that the switch member can be moved laterally relative to the forceps axis about the pivot between a first position in which the ratchet mechanism is in the locked position and a second position in which the ratchet mechanism is in the unlocked position, and wherein the switch member is secured by the pivot to a release member which can slide relative to the mounting core between a forward first position in which the ratchet mechanism is in the locked position and a rearward second position closer to the user in which the ratchet mechanism is in the unlocked position.
a handle which comprises left and right bow members pivotally connected to a mounting core in a scissors-like arrangement, and adapted to engage a user's finger and thumb in use;
a tubular housing extending from the handle and carrying an actuator rod, defining the forceps axis;
a jaws mechanism disposed at the end of the tubular housing remote from the handle engaged to the actuator rod and arranged so that the jaws may be opened or closed by actuation of the handle; and a switchable ratchet mechanism which can be moved between locked and unlocked positions, wherein the locked position allows closure and prevents opening of the jaws and the unlocked position allows free opening and closure of the jaws, the ratchet mechanism including a switch member, wherein the switch member extends longitudinally of the handle and is mounted on the handle by means of a pivot at the end thereof which is closest to the user between the bow members, so that the switch member can be moved laterally relative to the forceps axis about the pivot between a first position in which the ratchet mechanism is in the locked position and a second position in which the ratchet mechanism is in the unlocked position, and wherein the switch member is secured by the pivot to a release member which can slide relative to the mounting core between a forward first position in which the ratchet mechanism is in the locked position and a rearward second position closer to the user in which the ratchet mechanism is in the unlocked position.
2. A laparoscopic forceps as defined in claim 1, wherein the ratchet mechanism includes a ratchet carried by the first bow member and a pawl carried by the second bow member, the ratchet and pawl being engaged when the ratchet mechanism is in the locked position and disengaged when the ratchet mechanism is in the unlocked position.
3. A laparoscopic forceps as defined in claim 2, wherein a spring is arranged to urge the pawl into engagement with the ratchet.
4. A laparoscopic forceps as defined in claim 3, wherein the switch member includes a formation adapted to form a cam surface extending rearwardly of the pivot to engage a surface of the pawl adapted to form a cam follower; arranged so that movement of the switch member from the locked position to the unlocked position of the ratchet mechanism urges the pawl away from the ratchet against the action of the spring to disengage the pawl and ratchet.
5. A laparoscopic forceps as defined in claim 4, wherein the cam surface comprises a pin or stud depending from the body of the switch member.
6. A laparoscopic forceps as defined in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the switch member engages the ratchet in use to urge the ratchet out of engagement with the pawl.
7. A laparoscopic forceps as defined in claim 1, wherein the release member has an upward projection defining a forwardly facing finger grip or other manual engagement surface.
8. A laparoscopic forceps as defined in claim 7, wherein the release member and the switch member are disposed longitudinally on the upper centre portion of the handle.
9. A laparoscopic forceps as defined in claim 8, wherein the forward facing engagement surface of the release member and upper surface of the switch member define a continuous, smooth profile.
10. A laparoscopic forceps as defined in any one of claims 1 to 9 further comprising a rotatable sleeve forward of the switch and release members, the sleeve being connected to the actuator rod so that rotation of the sleeve causes rotation of the jaws.
11. A laparoscopic forceps as defined in claim 10, wherein the sleeve is provided with radial projections dimensioned to define finger engaging recesses between adjacent projections.
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