Systems and methods for installing a surgical buttress on an end effector and using same
US11925352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07257
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A buttress device includes an applicator assembly including an applicator body, the applicator body being flexible, and a release liner. The release liner is coupled to the applicator body. The buttress device includes a buttress positioned on the applicator body, and a buttress fastener, the buttress fastener configured to couple the buttress to an end effector. The buttress fastener is configured to be releasably fastened to the release liner. The buttress device has a first configuration in which the buttress is coupled to the applicator assembly, and a second configuration in which the buttress is uncoupled from the applicator assembly, wherein the sacrificial tab is removed from the applicator assembly in the second configuration.
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