Circular stapler and staple line reinforcement material
US9016544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07271
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical stapling instrument includes a staple cartridge assembly having a plurality of rows of staple receiving slots and an anvil assembly having a plurality of rows of staple forming recesses. The staple cartridge assembly, the anvil assembly, or both have one or more attachment members overmolded thereon. A staple line reinforcement material is attached to the attachment members.
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