Surgical suturing instrument for application of a staple suture
US4305539A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 1980 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07264
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosure is made of a surgical instrument, comprising a supporting body with a replaceable die, a magazine with staples, a carriage-holder, a staple ejector, a carriage-holder mechanical actuator, and a staple ejector mechanical actuator. The replaceable die is provided with a shaped guide plate corresponding to each of the suture types. The end surface of the magazine and of the staple ejector are also shaped so as to suit the type of suture being applied and to conform to the shape of a respective die.
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