Self-contained powered surgical apparatus
US5628446A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 13, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2936
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self-contained powered surgical apparatus is provided which includes an elongate body defining a longitudinal axis and housing a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed within a feed track, an anvil positioned at a distal end of the elongate body adjacent a terminal end of the feed path for forming surgical fasteners, a fastener pusher mounted for longitudinal movement within the elongate body to individually urge surgical fasteners toward the anvil, a barrel cam assembly disposed within the elongate body for effectuating reciprocatory longitudinal movement of the fastener pusher, a motor assembly disposed within the elongate body for driving the barrel cam assembly, and a power source disposed within the elongate body for energizing the motor assembly.
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