Graduated anvil for surgical stapling instruments
US5560530A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anvil is disclosed for utilization in conjunction with a surgical stapling instrument configured to apply rows of staples to body tissue. The anvil is provided with graduations to delineate the boundaries of the staple forming area defined thereby, as well as to delineate the range through which a fastener driving assembly and optional knife blade translate during a stapling operation.
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