Apparatus and method for placing staples in laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures
US5318221A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2923
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical stapler for placing lateral lines of staples and making an incision, all through an endoscopic tube, includes an anvil member which is mounted to the distal end of an elongated housing. A tubular collar disposed around the arm of the anvil member is movable to a distal position to bias the anvil member and a cartridge assembly into cooperative alignment, thereby clamping body tissue to be fastened between the anvil member and cartridge assembly.
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