Surgical stapler
US5275323A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0814
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an improved surgical stapler that prevents refiring of a spent staple cartridge. More specifically, this invention includes a simple, inexpensive mechanical locking mechanism which prevents refiring of a spent staple cartridge by blocking the path of the firing and/or cutting means of the stapler.
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