Shipping wedge for end effector installation onto surgical devices
US11298126B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/038
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Shipping wedges for installing end effectors onto an endoscopic assembly of a surgical tack applier are provided. In aspects, a shipping wedge includes an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a channel therethrough, and an arm disposed within a slot defined in a side wall of the elongate body. The arm includes a first end coupled to the side wall and a second end that is movable laterally with respect to the side wall. In aspects, a shipping wedge includes an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a channel therethrough. A proximal portion of the elongate body includes a first arm extending proximally from a distal portion of the elongate body and a locking tab extending laterally into the channel of the elongate body.
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