Methods and devices for adjusting a tissue gap of an end effector of a surgical device
US9848877B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07285
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods are provided for adjusting a tissue gap of an end effector of a surgical device. In general, a surgical device can be configured to have an adjustable gap of space between a cartridge jaw and an anvil of the device's end effector when the end effector is in a closed position. The end effector can be configured to removably seat a cartridge therein. The cartridge can be configured to define the gap of space between the cartridge jaw and the anvil when the end effector is in the closed position.
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