Supporting element for staple region
US6063097A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A supporting element for a staple region suitable for application by an automatic stapling device employed during surgery. The supporting element comprises a fabric-like object having a tube-like shape, the supporting element in one end having a narrowed opening formed by stitching up with sewing yarn.
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