Surgical instrument with double cartridge and anvil assemblies
US8631993B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An end effector for use with a surgical instrument having a first cartridge assembly configured to deploy a first set of fasteners and a second cartridge assembly disposed distally of the first cartridge assembly. The second cartridge assembly is configured to move between an open position and an approximated position relative to clamp tissue. A central rod extends between the first cartridge assembly and the second cartridge assembly.
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