Mating features between drivers and underside of a cartridge deck
US11896219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical device having at least one rotary input screw in the end effector is provided. A rotary input screw can extend through a central longitudinal portion of the end effector. The end effector can include an improved closure system, firing systems, leveraging and alignment features between the staple cartridge and the surgical device, staple cartridges having multi-staple drivers, single-firing knifes and lockout/safety features for the same, and/or modified staple patterns, for example. Certain components can be 3D-printed components.
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