Rotating head skin stapler
US5161725A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 1991 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/0684
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical stapler having a trigger attached to a ratcheting mechanism for preventing the refiring of the stapler trigger with a staple loaded within a forming mechanism. In addition, the mechanism contains driver buffering means to prevent the sharp reduction in opposing force driving formation of a staple. The staples are constantly maintained in proper orientation during transfer from a track to the forming site, and are self-centering on the former, and have an oversized crown so that cold-worked areas on each staple do not hinder forming.
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