Illumination systems for surgical staplers
US12274447B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B90/30
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a stapling apparatus. The apparatus includes a trocar, a stapling head assembly, and an anvil. The stapling head assembly includes one or more lights positioned on a surface of a tubular casing of the stapling head assembly, the lights extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the stapling head assembly. The row of lights provide an illumination system to provide indicators of device orientation or location.
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