Elongated-member-driving apparatus – Surgical stapler – With means to position a mating-member in alignment with driver
Patent
1993-03-08
1995-06-13
Rada, Rinaldi I.
Elongated-member-driving apparatus
Surgical stapler
With means to position a mating-member in alignment with driver
227 19, 227175, A61B 17068
Patent
active
054234719
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus is disclosed for applying two-part surgical fasteners during endoscopic or laparoscopic procedures. The apparatus includes a handle assembly, an endoscopic portion which extends from the handle assembly, and a tool assembly pivotally associated with a distal end of the endoscopic portion for applying a two-part surgical fastener. A mechanism is provided for effectuating articulated pivotal movement of the fastener applying tool assembly within an angular sector of rotation to increase the operational range of the instrument.
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Kolesa Michael S.
Mastri Dominick L.
Stern Leonard
Rada Rinaldi I.
United States Surgical Corporation
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