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Insertable deactivator element for surgical stapler lockouts

US11751872B2 · kind B2 · utility

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1,596References

20Claims

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Assignee

Cilag GmbH International · CH

Inventors

Mark S. Zeiner · Milford, US
Frederick E. Shelton, IV · Hillsboro, US
Gregory J. Bakos · Mason, US
Ryan J. Laurent · Monroe, US
Gregory G. Scott · Cincinnati, US
Michael J. Stokes · Cincinnati, US
Disha V. Estera · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 26, 2019
Grant date	Sep 12, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 28, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/0814
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical stapling assembly that comprises a stapling device is disclosed. The stapling device includes an authentication lockout that is movable between a locked position wherein the stapling device is inoperable and an unlocked position wherein the stapling device is operable. The assembly further includes a deactivator tool that includes a deactivation key that is configured to move the authentication lockout into the unlocked position prior to seating a staple cartridge into the device.

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