Endoscopic stapler
US9713474B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2906
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscopic stapler comprises a first jaw and a second jaw. The first jaw includes structure for retaining a plurality of staples. The first jaw and second jaw are mounted to permit pivotal movement of the first and second jaws relative to one another. The endoscopic stapler also comprises at least one clamp member for clamping tissue and pulling the tissue into a position between the first jaw and the second jaw to facilitate inserting at least one staple of the plurality of staples into the tissue. A first handle is operably coupled with the first jaw such that movement of the first handle effects delivery of the at least one staple of the plurality of staples to the tissue. A second handle is operably coupled with the second jaw and the at least one clamp member such that movement of the second handle effects movement of the second jaw and movement of the at least one clamp member.
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