Surgical stapler with cartridge-adjustable clamp gap
US8439246B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2936
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An exemplary surgical apparatus for treating tissue may include an anvil; a jaw pivotally connected to the anvil; and a first cartridge detachably connected to the anvil, holding staples of a first size; where a first clamp gap between the anvil and first cartridge is set by the connection between the first cartridge and jaw. An exemplary cartridge for a surgical stapler may include a cartridge housing; a plurality of staples held within the cartridge housing; and a sled slidable within, and retained by, the cartridge housing, including a central platform, at least one wedge connected to the central platform, and a knife rotatable relative to the central platform.
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