Intraluminal anastomotic surgical stapler with detached anvil
US5104025A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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