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Surgical stapling apparatus with reprocessible handle assembly

US7819297B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

Kevin R. Doll · Mason, US
Bret W. Smith · South Lebanon, US
William D. Kelly · Mason, US
Joshua R. Uth · Mason, US
Charles J. Scheib · Loveland, US
Frederick E. Shelton, IV · Hillsboro, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 14, 2008
Grant date	Oct 26, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 4, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/0813
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A reusable surgical stapling apparatus that is configured for use with disposable loading units. Various embodiments include a first handle segment and a second handle segment that is detachably coupled to the first handle segment to form a handle housing. A firing assembly may be removably supported in the handle housing as a lift out removable unit for sterilization purposes. Various sterilization methods are disclosed.

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