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Surgical stapling device with tissue tensioner

US7399305B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2006
Grant dateJul 15, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/32053
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A circular stapling device particularly suited for surgical treatment of internal hemorrhoids is provided. The stapling device includes a distal head portion having an anvil and a shell assembly. A tissue tensioner device including a tissue engagement member is movably positioned between the anvil and the shell assembly and is operable via a tensioner trigger to position tissue within a bore defined within the shell assembly.

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