Surgical stapler with lockout mechanism
US5715988A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0801
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for applying surgical fasteners is disclosed which includes a first lockout assembly configured to prevent premature ejection of fasteners during shipment and handling and a second lockout mechanism preventing reactuation of the apparatus after it has once been actuated. The second lockout mechanism includes a hook portion which engages a slot in the floor of the carrier channel.
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