Surgical stapling device for performing circular anastomoses
US9307994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2905
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This application is directed to a surgical stapling device for performing circular anastomoses. The surgical stapling device includes a handle portion, an elongated body portion and a head portion including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. A tactile indication mechanism is also provided for notifying a surgeon that the device has been fired and for notifying a surgeon that the anvil head has been unapproximated a distance sufficient to permit the anvil head to tilt.
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