Surgical stapler with mechanisms for reducing the firing force

Details Surgical stapler with mechanisms for reducing the firing force Surgical stapler with mechanisms for reducing the firing force

1995-06-01

1996-07-16

Smith, Scott A.

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

With lockout

227 8, 227 19, 2271761, 2271791, 2271801, A61B 17068

Patent

active

055359353

ABSTRACT:
Surgical staplers for use during open and/or laparoscopic surgical procedures are disclosed. Novel firing device trapping assemblies, pushers, staple lines and firing handles are described. Many of the novel devices reduce the overall firing force experienced by the surgeon.

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