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Surgical stapling apparatus with tissue gap lock

US12121237B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Yanjun Jiao · Shanghai, CN
Xiliang Zhang · Shanghai, CN
Yuandong Tan · Shanghai, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 28, 2020
Grant date	Oct 22, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 25, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/0811
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A circular stapling apparatus including a stationary handle, a trigger pivotably coupled to the stationary handle, a trigger lock selectively engageable with the trigger, and a firing link coupled to the trigger. The firing link has a catch thereon. The trigger lock has a latch assembly that is selectively engageable with the catch.

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