Apparatus and method for surgical fastening
US6450391B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for applying fasteners during endoscopic surgery. The apparatus generally comprises a handle portion, a triggering mechanism and a fastener applicator. In one embodiment, the invention forms the fastener around a pair of anvils. Another embodiment uses a two section ramp to move the fasteners from a fastener storage channel to a position at least partially in a fastener driving channel. The various embodiments may be variously combined together in a single device.
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