Replaceable staple cartridge
US9820741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53909
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stapling device including a replaceable loading unit is provided. The loading unit includes an elongated body and a stapling assembly having a first jaw and a second jaw. The first jaw of the stapling assembly includes an anvil assembly. The second jaw of the stapling assembly includes a releasably mounted cartridge assembly having a detent connection with the stapling assembly. Also provided is a tool for removing facilitating the separation of a replaceable cartridge assembly from a loading unit.
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