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Surgical stapling instrument

US8322590B2 · kind B2 · utility

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298References

17Claims

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Nihir Patel · Stamford, US
Guido Pedros · Seymour, US
Stephen Paul · Town of East Hartford, US
Keith L. Milliman · Bethel, US
Ryan Williams · 3a Avenida SO, US
Michael J. Havrilko · Shelton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 6, 2010
Grant date	Dec 4, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 6, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/07271
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical stapling instrument comprising a handle assembly having a proximal end, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The shell assembly includes a shell and a staple guide housing a plurality of staples. A flexible engagement structure attaches the staple guide to the shell.

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