Elongated-member-driving apparatus – Surgical stapler – With magazine
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-16
2009-02-24
Rada, Rinaldi (Department: 3721)
Elongated-member-driving apparatus
Surgical stapler
With magazine
C227S176100, C227S019000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07494038
ABSTRACT:
An anvil assembly for use with a surgical stapler is provided. The anvil assembly includes a cut ring assembly having a body and a cover. The cover has a first layer of material having a first hardness to allow penetration by a knife of a surgical stapler and at least one additional layer of material having a second hardness greater than the first hardness to minimize penetration of the cover by a knife of a surgical stapler.
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Chukwurah Nathaniel
Rada Rinaldi
Tyco Healthcare Group LP
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