Bioprothesis film strip for surgical stapler and method of attaching the same
US6704210B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bioprosthesis sealing film strip is attached to a surgical stapler by passing a jaw of the stapler through openings formed in the ends of the strip. Following stapling the strip is released by making a cut from the opening to the edge of the strip. Alternatively, one end of the strip may be releasably secured to pins formed on the jaw.
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