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Surgical stapler with locking means

US5065929A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 1991
Grant dateNov 19, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/07214
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved two-piece surgical stapler having first and second mated pieces, and including a first and a second locking means that insure that the two pieces are mated when staples are being ejected.

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