Disposable cartridge with drivers
US5919198A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07271
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved surgical instrument cartridge and method for manufacturing thereof includes providing a cartridge comprising a housing including a surface member and a pair of sidewalls spaced a distance apart from each and connected to the surface member. At least one of the sidewalls has a plurality of slots arranged therein. The slotted sidewall is then deflected such that a plurality of drivers can be placed adjacent the deflected sidewall. Each driver has a tab extending laterally therefrom. The driver tab is inserted directly into the sidewall slot such that each tab is movably confined within each slot and the driver is movable with respect to the slotted sidewalls.
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