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Endoscopic purse string suture surgical device

US12029426B2 · kind B2 · utility

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189References

16Claims

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Assignee

INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC. · US

Inventors

Paul Millman · San Jose, US
William A. Burbank · Sandy Hook, US
Nina Frankel · San Jose, US
Steven D. Wexner · Coral Springs, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 18, 2019
Grant date	Jul 9, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 11, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2034/302
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical stapler for applying a suture to tissue includes a first jaw and a second jaw configured to receive a cartridge. An actuation mechanism translates a drive member distally through the first and second jaws to apply staples to tissue such that a suture, in combination with the staples, forms a purse string when the stapler activated. The cartridge includes a first upper portion and a second lower portion.

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