Elongated-member-driving apparatus – Surgical stapler – With magazine
Reexamination Certificate
2009-04-13
2011-10-04
Nash, Brian D (Department: 3721)
Elongated-member-driving apparatus
Surgical stapler
With magazine
C227S175100, C227S019000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08028884
ABSTRACT:
A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge.
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European Search Report for EP 06016963.8-2318 date of completion is Mar. 9, 2007.
Sniffin Kevin
Soltz Michael
Nash Brian D
Tyco Healthcare Group LP
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