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Method of utilizing a driverless surgical stapler

US8272551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cardica, Inc. · US

Inventors

Bryan D. Knodel · Cincinnati, US
Bernard A. Hausen · Redwood City, US
Luke W. Clauson · Reno, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 25, 2011
Grant date	Sep 25, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 25, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/3945
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An exemplary method for treating an animal body may include receiving a driverless surgical stapler that includes a staple holder, staples positioned within that staple holder, and at least one wedge; and sliding at least one wedge relative to the staples to directly contact at least one staple.

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