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Surgical stapling systems

US11224428B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

Cilag GmbH International · CH

Inventors

Gregory G. Scott · Cincinnati, US
Disha V. Estera · Cincinnati, US
Joseph M. Nath · West Chester, US
Ryan J. Laurent · Monroe, US
Michael E. Setser · Burlington, US
Zhifan F. Huang · Mason, US
Chloe A. Eyers · Westminster, US
Robert J. Simms · Monroe, US
Jason L. Harris · Lebanon, US
Frederick E. Shelton, IV · Hillsboro, US
Gregory J. Bakos · Mason, US
Nichole Y. Kwee · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 27, 2019
Grant date	Jan 18, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 27, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/0814
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system is disclosed. The system can comprise a replaceable staple cartridge comprising a plurality of staples, a proximal laterally-protruding lug, and a distal laterally-protruding lug. The system can further comprise a channel configured to receive the replaceable staple cartridge, wherein the channel comprises a sidewall comprising a proximal receptacle positioned and dimensioned to receive the proximal laterally-protruding lug and a distal receptacle positioned and dimensioned to receive the distal laterally-protruding lug.

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