Method of stapling tissues with a staple assembly
US9636111B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07264
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided a variable size, uniform compression staple assembly for use in stapling differing thicknesses of tissues. The staple assembly includes a staple and a staple block for receipt of tissue penetrating tips of the staple. Upon assembly through tissue, the tissue penetrating tips of the staple lodge within the staple block to a depth inversely proportional to the thickness of the tissues being stapled. There is also disclosed an anvil configured for use with the staple assembly.
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