Staple forming pocket arrangements comprising primary sidewalls and pocket sidewalls
US10898186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2936
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In various embodiments, a stapling assembly is disclosed. The stapling assembly comprises, among other things, an anvil configured to deform staples. The anvil comprises a tissue-engaging surface and a pair of forming pockets defined in the tissue-engaging surface and aligned along a longitudinal pocket axis, wherein the pair of forming pockets is configured to deform corresponding legs of a staple. The pair of forming pockets comprises a proximal forming pocket and a distal forming pocket. Each pocket comprises a pair of sidewalls extending between the forming surface and the tissue-engaging surface. Each sidewall comprises discrete sidewall portions oriented at different angles with respect to the tissue-engaging surface.
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