Motor-driven surgical cutting and fastening instrument with tactile position feedback
US10806479B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00734
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stapling assembly is disclosed. The stapling assembly comprises a first jaw comprising a first ledge and a second jaw comprising a second ledge. The second jaw is movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the first jaw. The stapling assembly also comprises a closure member movable between a first position and a second position. The second jaw is in the open position when the closure member is in the first position, and the second jaw is in the closed position when the closure member is in the second position. The stapling assembly also comprises a firing member movable through a staple firing stroke. The firing member comprises a first extending member which rides along the first ledge during the staple firing stroke and a second extending member which rides along the second ledge during the staple firing stroke.
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