Circular stapling device with integrated visualization device
US11986187B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical stapling device includes a visualization device that extends through a body of the stapling device to facilitate visualization of tissue that surrounds an end effector of the stapling device. An anvil assembly of the surgical stapling device is adapted to facilitate passage of the visualization device through the anvil assembly.
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