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Surgical staple cartridge alignment features

US12274442B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2023
Grant dateApr 15, 2025
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/0814
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for stapling tissue is disclosed. The system can include a channel and a compatible staple cartridge comprising a plurality of staples. The channel and the compatible staple cartridge comprise mating or cooperating alignment features for permitting complete insertion of the compatible staple cartridge and for preventing an incompatible staple cartridge from being completely inserted in the channel.

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