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Variable angle surgical staple inserter

US7699203B2 · kind B2 · utility

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85References

22Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Larry T. McBride · Memphis, US
Robert Benjamin Rice · Warsaw, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 13, 2006
Grant date	Apr 20, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 17, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/0641
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical staple inserter is disclosed and can include a shaft and a staple engagement arm pivotably engaged with the shaft. Further, the surgical staple inserter can include a spring that can be connected to the shaft and the staple engagement arm. The surgical staple inserter can be moved between a straight position and a bent position. In the straight position, the staple engagement arm can be substantially aligned with the shaft. In the bent position, the staple engagement arm can be rotated with respect to the shaft.

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