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Staple cartridge assembly comprising various tissue compression gaps and staple forming gaps

US12137913B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cilag GmbH International · CH

Inventors

Anil K. Nalagatla · Mason, US
Brian F. DiNardo · Cincinnati, US
Disha V. Estera · Cincinnati, US
Chester O. Baxter, III · Loveland, US
Jeffrey S. Swayze · Hamilton, US
Frederick E. Shelton, IV · Hillsboro, US
Jerome R. Morgan · Cincinnati, US
Jason L. Harris · Lebanon, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 13, 2022
Grant date	Nov 12, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 13, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2420/08
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An end effector including an anvil and a staple cartridge assembly is disclosed. The staple cartridge assembly comprises a deck having steps defined thereon for compressing tissue positioned between the anvil and the staple cartridge assembly to different pressures. The staple cartridge assembly further comprises staples having different unformed heights removably stored therein. The staples are deformed against the anvil to different formed heights.

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