Surgical stapler with small diameter endoscopic portion
US11350915B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/038
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical stapler including a shipping lock configured to obstruct movement of a drive member is provided. The surgical stapler includes an elongate body, a tool assembly pivotally secured to the elongate body, a drive member movable within the tool assembly between retracted and advanced positions, and a shipping lock releasably secured to the elongate body. The shipping lock includes a projection. When the shipping lock is secured to the elongate body, the projection obstructs movement of the drive member to its advanced position.
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