Transwall visualization arrangements and methods for surgical circular staplers
US8672207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3966
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument is disclosed. Various embodiments include an elongated shaft that defines a central axis and has a distal end portion that is configured to operably support a circular staple cartridge therein. At least one detection member may be operably supported within the elongated shaft. Each detection member may have a distal portion that is radially deployable away from the central axis upon application of a deployment motion thereto. The distal end portions may have a bumper or light mounted thereto.
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