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Stapling device clamp and deployment lockout safety apparatus and method

US10245036B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 12, 2015
Grant dateApr 2, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/0814
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical stapling device is configured for use in open and/or laparoscopic surgical procedures. The device includes a handle assembly, a shaft assembly coupled to the handle assembly, and an end-effector coupled to the shaft assembly. The end-effector comprises of a jaw assembly configured to clamp, staple, and/or cut a target tissue. The handle assembly comprises of a trigger member that can activate a control member to close the jaw assembly to clamp, staple, and/or cut the target tissue. The stapling device includes a safety lockout member to selective prevent the control member to close the jaw assembly to clamp, staple, and/or cut the target tissue.

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