Staple and staple-forming pocket arrangements for surgical staplers
US12004744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07285
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus includes a stapling assembly and an anvil. The stapling assembly includes first and second staples. Each of the first and second staples include first legs. The anvil together with the stapling assembly is configured to clamp tissue of a patient. The anvil includes a first staple forming pocket that is configured to transition the first legs of the first and second staples from a non-deformed state to a deformed state with the same firing stroke.
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