#$%^&*AU2010257302B220120329.pdf#####-25 A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH A LATERAL-MOVING ARTICULATION CONTROL Abstract of the Invention An articulating surgical instrument suited for endoscopic use includes a lateral 5 articulation control into a handle portion that provides an intuitive visual and tactile indication to the clinician as to the amount and direction of articulation of an end effector at a distal end ofa shaft. Lateral movement of a lateral control actuator is converted into a longitudinal motion or a rotational motion transferred by the shaft to an articulation mechanism. A version of a lateral articulation control for a 10 rotationally driven articulation mechanism incorporates an articulation backdrive lockout that prevents forces on the end effector from causing the selected amount of articulation from being changed. 15 20/12/10,va 19017 speci doc,251/14 10-0 10 22 23 12 32 32832 24 101 FIG. 2
