The medical instrument (10) has a handler (18) that is provided at a proximal end of an outer shaft (20). A tool arranged at a distal end of the outer shaft is provided with two active devices (30,50) having different functions. Two transmission units (40,60) are provided in outer shaft to transfer torque to control respective active devices. The outer shaft is provided with a curved drag hinge (24) to flexibly bend the transmission units.