Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners
US5636779A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/072
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical fastener applying apparatus having elongated cartridge and anvil half sections which are relatively moveable from an unclamped to a clamped position. A safety member is supported in the cartridge support member and movable between a non-blocking position and a blocking position to prevent relative movement of the cartridge and anvil half sections to the clamped position after the fasteners have been fired. The safety member blocks movement of the clamping lever to the clamping position.
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