Surgical instrument for applying fasteners having improved gap indicating means (Case V)
US4606344A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 1984 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0725
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument for applying tissue fasteners. The instrument includes a stationary jaw and a movable jaw mounted on a support body. The jaws are placed on the opposite sides of the tissue to be joined. The instrument includes an indicator to indicate minute changes in positioning of the jaws.
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