Surgical instrument, loading unit for use therewith and related methods
US10092290B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07271
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cartridge assembly for use with a surgical instrument including a cartridge, a longitudinal channel, a first row of slots, and a second row of slots. The cartridge has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The longitudinal channel extends between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The first row of slots is disposed on a first side of the longitudinal channel. At least one slot in the first row of slots is empty. The second row of slots is disposed on a second side of the longitudinal channel. At least one slot in the second row of slots has a staple disposed therein.
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