End effectors, surgical stapling devices, and methods of using same
US10966721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0083
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments include a method of stapling including providing an end effector having a first jaw with an anvil, a second jaw with a cartridge retaining a plurality of staples, a first coupling that couples a first end of the first jaw to a first end of the second jaw, a second coupling including a rigid link that movably couples a second end of the first jaw to a second end of the second jaw, and a knife; inserting the end effector through a trocar; positioning the cartridge face; positioning the anvil face; operating the end effector to move the rigid link such that the first jaw is urged towards the second jaw; operating the end effector to urge the plurality of staples from the cartridge; and actuating the knife.
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