Elongated-member-driving apparatus – Surgical stapler – With magazine
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Smith, Scott A. (Department: 3721)
Elongated-member-driving apparatus
Surgical stapler
With magazine
C227S019000, C227S180100, C606S139000, C606S219000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07997468
ABSTRACT:
A surgical instrument for surgically joining tissue is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a handle portion, an endoscopic portion, a pair of jaw members and a clamp. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the handle portion and defines a first longitudinal axis. The pair of jaw members is disposed adjacent a distal end of the endoscopic portion and extends generally distally therefrom. At least one of the jaw members is movable with respect to the other between an open position and an approximated position for engaging body tissue therebetween. The clamp is disposed adjacent the jaw members and extends generally distally from the endoscopic portion. The clamp is movable between an open position and an approximated position for engaging body tissue. The clamp is independently movable with respect to the jaw members.
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Smith Scott A.
Tyco Healthcare Group LP
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