Surgical stapling device and method
US8746533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2943
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical stapling device comprises a first jaw, a second jaw having an open position and a closed position with respect to the first jaw, a carriage, a driver, and an actuator configured to reciprocate the driver at a high rate with respect to the first and second jaws to translate the carriage with respect to the first and second jaws.
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