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One handed stapler

US8342378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Stanislaw Marczyk · Stratford, US
Russell Pribanic · New Milford, US
Adam J. Ross · Prospect, US
Michael Zemlok · Prospect, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 2, 2010
Grant date	Jan 1, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 2, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/2929
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a surgical instrument, which includes a handle assembly and an elongate member having two jaw members. The second jaw member is movable in relation to the first jaw member between an open position and a closed position. The first jaw member is supported by the elongate body and contains a plurality of fasteners. The elongate member extends distally from the handle assembly and defines both a longitudinal axis and a distal portion. A switch is placed about the handle assembly to allow the handle assembly to operate in multiple modes.

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