Articulating curved cutter stapler
US7766207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32311
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An articulating 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 articulation 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. An articulation mechanism is positioned between the support shaft and the end effector permitting selective movement of the end effector relative to the support shaft.
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