Anvil assembly for linear surgical stapler
US11045193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7546
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical stapler includes a first stapler half a second stapler half configured to releasably couple together. The second stapler half includes a first elongate member, a second elongate member, and a polymeric body that encapsulates at least a portion of each of the first elongate member and the second elongate member. One of the first stapler half or the second stapler half includes a distal portion configured to receive a staple cartridge, and the other of the first stapler half or the second stapler half includes a distal portion having a plurality of staple-forming pockets.
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