Surgical staple cartridge alignment features
US12274442B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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