Anastomosis system with flexible shaft
US9622748B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical tool for performing anastomosis may include a handle and a tissue effector connected by a shaft, at least party of which may be flexible. The tissue effector may include a staple holder connected to an anvil.
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