Seal assembly for circular stapling instrument
US11712509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A circular stapling instrument includes an adapter assembly having a tubular body, a shell assembly disposed on a distal portion of the tubular body, and a seal assembly supported on the tubular body. The seal assembly includes an inflatable member disposed proximal of the shell assembly, wherein the inflatable member includes a first diameter when in a deflated condition and a second diameter when in an inflated condition, the second diameter being larger than the first diameter.
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