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Continuous stapling instrument

US8789739B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 6, 2011
Grant dateJul 29, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/2923
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical stapling instrument can comprise a jaw configured to receive a staple cartridge, a firing member configured to eject staples from the staple cartridge, and a system for supplying a continuous number of staple cartridges to the jaw.

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