Anastomotic ring applier device utilizing an electroactive...

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2005-05-03

2008-12-09

Manahan, Todd E (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S153000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07462186

ABSTRACT:
A surgical instrument is operable to deploy an anastomotic ring device. The instrument comprises a ring deployment mechanism configured to receive and deploy the anastomotic ring through an actuating force. The instrument further comprises an electroactive polymer that is configured to receive voltage from a power source. The electroactive polymer is configured to convert the voltage to a mechanical actuating force. The electroactive polymer is further configured to apply the actuating force to the ring deployment mechanism to deploy the anastomotic ring.

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