Stapling assembly including motor drive systems
US10893853B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2919
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stapling assembly comprising a proximal end, a distal end, a first jaw, a second jaw, a staple cartridge, a first motor-driven system, and a second motor-driven system is disclosed. The first jaw comprises a first bottom surface. The second iaw is rotatably coupled to the first iaw about a pivot and is movable between an unclamped position and a fully-clamped position. The second jaw comprises a second bottom surface. The staple cartridge comprises a plurality of staples removably stored therein. The first motor-driven system is configured to engage the second bottom surface of the second iaw to move the second iaw toward the fully-clamped position. The second motor-driven system is configured to engage the second jaw and the first bottom surface of the first jaw and hold the second jaw in the fully-clamped position. The second motor-driven system is actuatable after the first motor-driven system has been actuated.
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