Variable compression surgical fastener cartridge
US8967446B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07278
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A non-reloadable surgical fastener cartridge is provided. The non-reloadable surgical fastener cartridge includes a cartridge body that includes a tissue contacting surface that includes a plurality of fastener retention slots. A plurality of surgical fasteners is disposed in the plurality of fastener retention slots. Each surgical fastener includes first and second legs of different lengths. A plurality of pushers is operably associated with the plurality of surgical fasteners. One or more of the pushers is configured such that, upon formation of a corresponding surgical fastener, a first area defined by the first leg is smaller than a second area defined by the second leg. The non-reloadable surgical fastener cartridge also includes an actuation mechanism operably associated with the plurality of pushers.
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