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Surgical instrument for dispensing tacks and solution

US9655621B2 · kind B2 · utility

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173References

11Claims

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Ferass Abuzaina · Shelton, US
Amin Elachchabi · Hamden, US
Ali Irfan · Northbrook, US
Gregory Fischvogt · Hamden, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 15, 2013
Grant date	May 23, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 15, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/0648
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical tack applier comprising a handle assembly, an inner tube, a plurality of fasteners and a solution is disclosed. The handle assembly includes an actuator associated therewith. The inner tube extends distally from the handle assembly and defines a longitudinal axis. The inner tube is rotatable about the longitudinal axis. The plurality of fasteners are disposed at least partially within the inner tube and are selectively ejectable therefrom. The solution is disposed within the inner tube and is dispensable through a distal opening of the inner tube.

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