Reloadable cartridge assembly
US11864757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07285
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure includes apparatuses for a reloadable cartridge assembly. An example apparatus includes a first elongated member including a staple cartridge configured to eject a number of staples and a second elongated member pivotally coupled to the first elongated member, wherein the second elongated member includes a number of pockets configured to receive and form the number of staples ejected from the staple cartridge, and wherein a furthest distal pocket of the number of pockets is less than 6 millimeters (mm) from a distal end of the second elongated member.
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