Staple firing member comprising a missing cartridge and/or spent cartridge lockout
US10881401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0814
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Surgical stapling instruments are disclosed comprising missing staple cartridge and/or spent cartridge lockouts. In various instances, such lockouts are positioned in a shaft of the surgical stapling instruments.
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