Surgical stapling system configured to apply annular rows of staples having different heights
US10413297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0811
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Circular and curved surgical stapling instruments are disclosed comprising circular and curved stapling configurations. A circular staple cartridge comprises a plurality of staples arranged in an inner row, an intermediate row, and an outer row. Staples in certain rows can have different unformed heights. Some arrangements include deck features that protrude from the staple cartridge deck. Various anvil arrangements are also disclosed to attain staples having different formed heights.
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