Articulation mechanisms for surgical instrument
US8096457B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2905
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An exemplary surgical apparatus may include a flexible articulation insert separated into segments, where at least one segment is longitudinally slidable relative to at least one other segment, and where at least one passage is defined longitudinally through the insert; and at least one feeder belt extending through a corresponding passage in the insert, where staples are frangibly connected to the feeder belt.
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