Rotating curved cutter stapler
US7549563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32672
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rotating surgical stapler having a proximal end and a distal end includes a handle at the proximal end and an end effector at the distal end for selective rotation to improve access to tissue requiring treatment and ease of use of the present linear surgical stapler. A support shaft connects the handle to the end effector and includes a longitudinal axis. The end effector is coupled to the support shaft for rotation about a longitudinal axis of the stapler.
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