Linear anastomosis clamp and stapler
US9687241B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1132
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anastomosis device includes a stapler and an anvil. The stapler includes a clamp head with opposing first and second clamp jaws and a clamp actuator and clamp lock. Staple magazines are connected to the clamp jaws for retaining a plurality of staples in an array, and drivers are provided for moving the plurality of staples in the array out of the staple magazine. An anvil includes a clamp head with opposing first and second clamp jaws, a clamp actuator and a clamp lock. Anvil portions are connected to the clamp jaws. The stapler detachably engages to the anvil, and aligns the staple magazines with the anvils. The drivers are operated to move the staples from the staple magazines into contact with the anvil portions. A method for performing anastomosis is also disclosed.
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