Self-contained powered surgical apparatus for applying surgical fasteners
US5954259A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2933
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self-contained powered surgical apparatus for applying surgical fasteners to body tissue is disclosed which includes a handle assembly, a gear motor assembly disposed within the handle assembly, a power source disposed within the handle assembly for energizing the motor assembly, an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly, a cartridge assembly detachably connected to a distal end portion of the elongated body, and an elongated drive shaft extending through the elongated body and detachably coupling the motor assembly to the cartridge assembly.
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