Cartridge for applying varying amounts of tissue compression
US10085754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07242
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge.
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