Flexible surgical stapler with motor in the head
US8827134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2932
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical stapler having a remote motorized staple head is provided and generally includes a handle having a control button and a highly flexible cable extending distally from the handle. A housing incorporating a staple assembly is affixed to a distal end of the flexible cable. The housing may incorporate articulating structure to position the staple assembly relative to the remainder of the housing.
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