Surgical stapling apparatus
US6330965A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0808
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical stapling device particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device can be used with both articulating and non-articulating disposable loading units and has a sensing mechanism for sensing the type of disposable loading unit secured to the device.
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