Elongated-member-driving apparatus – Surgical stapler
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-30
2011-08-30
Smith, Scott A. (Department: 3721)
Elongated-member-driving apparatus
Surgical stapler
C227S019000, C227S176100, C227S902000, C606S064000, C606S219000, C411S444000, C411S474000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08006888
ABSTRACT:
A multiple coil staple is provided which includes a backspan and a pair of spaced legs. The backspan includes one or more pockets configured to induce coiling of the legs of the staple. A multiple coil staple applier is also provided which includes a pusher having a distal face defining a staple engagement surface and one or more staple deforming pockets. Each staple deforming pocket is configured to induce coiling of the legs of a staple. The multiple coil staple and staple applier facilitate joining of tissues having wider ranges of thicknesses using a single size staple.
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Smith Scott A.
Tyco Healthcare Group LP
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