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End effector layer including holding features

US9358005B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

Frederick E. Shelton, IV · Hillsboro, US
Katherine J. Schmid · Loveland, US
Jerome R. Morgan · Cincinnati, US
Donna L. Korvick · Maineville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 22, 2015
Grant date	Jun 7, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 22, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/2937
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An end effector is disclosed which comprises a first jaw, a second jaw, a staple cartridge, an anvil, and at least one layer positioned intermediate the first jaw and the second jaw. The layer may include a pattern of holding features defined on a tissue contacting surface of the layer. The pattern of holding features can extend between a proximal end of the layer and a distal end of the layer. The pattern of holding features may be defined by a network of interconnected channels skew to a longitudinal axis of the layer. The network of interconnected channels may be configured to mitigate and/or control the flow of patient tissue relative to the layer.

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