Shipping cover for staple cartridge
US12089838B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/038
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A shipping cover for a staple cartridge includes a body having an upper surface and a lower surface that is in close opposition to the staple cartridge when the shipping cover is secured to the staple cartridge. The shipping cover includes a latch that is received within a body of the staple cartridge to secure the shipping cover to the cartridge body. The latch is manually movable by a clinician to facilitate removal of the shipping cover from the staple cartridge.
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