Surgical staple cartridge
US11123068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07285
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A staple cartridge is adapted to enhance cell migration towards a wound site when staples are placed in tissue. In order to enhance cell migration, the staple cartridge is adapted to create an electrical potential within the tissue in the area of a wound or cut line. In embodiments, the electrical potential is created within the tissue by using staples in spaced rows formed of dissimilar metals having different anodic indexes to create a voltage gradient in the tissue to enhance cell migration toward the cut line.
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