method of sequentially firing staples using springs and a rotary or linear shutter
US6742692B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07278
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A minimally invasive medical stapling device comprises a housing that contains spring-loaded staples for use in a minimally invasive medical stapling procedure. When the physician pulls a shutter the springs are sequentially released causing the staples to be fired. The device provides the user with tactile and audible feedback as the staples are fired.
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