Surgical stapling apparatus
US6079606A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0808
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical stapling apparatus particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device includes a firing lockout assembly including a linearly movable plunger which is movable into operative engagement with a locking member to move the locking member from a first position obstructing longitudinal advancement of an actuation shaft to a second position permitting longitudinal advancement of the actuation shaft.
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