Circular stapling instrument
US9038882B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07285
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A circular stapling instrument including a stapling forming assembly that is actuated independently from actuation of the cutting assembly is provided. The instrument includes a handle assembly, an elongate body extending from the handle assembly, a cartridge assembly mounted on a distal end of the elongate body. The cartridge assembly includes a pusher and a knife assembly. The knife assembly is selectively fixed relative to the pusher.
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