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Stapler for endoscopes

US8328827B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 20, 2007
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/2905
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A stapling device for a surgical endoscopic device provided with at least one flexible portion. The stapling device has a staple-firing portion and an anvil portion. The staple firing portion and the anvil portion are located longitudinally displaced from one another along the longitudinal axis of the endoscopic device, with at least a part of the flexible portion between them. The parts of the stapling device are in correct working relationship when one or more alignment and/or locking pins or screws that are stored in either of the staple firing portion or the anvil portion are extended and engage and lock or screw into receptacles that have been provided on the other of the staple firing portion or of the anvil portion.

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