Surgical stapling device with tissue tensioner
US7399305B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2026 |
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- 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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