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Intraluminal anastomotic surgical stapler with detached anvil

US5104025A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 1990
Grant dateApr 14, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/07257
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical stapling mechanism with an integral trocar is disclosed. This trocar contains an alignment mechanism which causes the anvils on the stapler to align with the staples held within the head portion. A unique latching mechanism is disclosed, and a sleeve which covers the sharp trocar tip is provided.

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