Stapling systems and methods for surgical devices and end effectors
US11559305B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0083
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments include an end effector including an anvil, the anvil having an anvil face, an anvil blade channel defined by the anvil face, a first pocket row of first row staple pockets, a second pocket row of second row staple pockets, a third pocket row of third row staple pockets, a fourth pocket row of fourth row staple pockets, a fifth pocket row of fifth row staple pockets, a sixth pocket row of sixth row staple pockets, a cartridge having a cartridge face defining a cartridge blade channel, the cartridge being configured to retain a plurality of staples, and a blade, the blade having a cutting edge, where the blade is movable from a first position at a distal end of the cartridge to a second position at a proximal end of the cartridge.
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