Electromechanical surgical stapler including trocar assembly release mechanism
US11534172B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0808
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adapter assembly for connecting a surgical reload to an electromechanical handle assembly, includes a trocar assembly release mechanism configured to releasably secure the trocar assembly within an outer tube. The release mechanism includes a release button supported in the outer tube and movable between an extended condition and a depressed condition; a spring clip slidably supported in the outer tube and connected to the release button; and a pair of lock cam pins supported within the outer tube, wherein each lock cam pin is secured to a respective leg of the spring clip, and wherein each lock cam pin is selectively receivable within a respective opening of the pair of openings formed in the trocar housing. The spring clip includes a backspan connected to the release button; and a pair of legs extending from the backspan.
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