Staple line reinforcement for anvil and cartridge
US8157151B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07214
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical stapling apparatus including a cartridge assembly defining a first tissue contacting surface, an anvil assembly defining a second tissue contacting surface, and a surgical buttress releasably secured to at least one of the first tissue contacting surface and the second tissue contacting surface is provided. The buttress provides a uniform profile to be used on both the anvil and cartridge of a loading unit.
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