Method for forming staple pockets of a surgical stapler
US8008598B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07264
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for forming a staple pocket, e.g., on the anvil portion of a surgical stapler device. A laser-machining system may include a laser-emitting device that is configured to emit a laser beam or beams for forming staple pockets on the anvil of a surgical stapler. The staple pockets of an anvil may be formed successively or simultaneously. The anvil of the surgical stapler is mounted in a mounting mechanism so as to control its movement, and the laser-emitting device is controlled by a control module, which may control any aspect of the laser-machining operation, e.g., the intensity of the laser beam, the movement of the laser-emitting device relative to the anvil, etc. The control module may be a processor that includes software that provides instructions for the operation of the control module, and may be programmable by a user for inputting parameters, e.g., shape, arrangement, etc., corresponding to the staple pockets.
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