Elongated-member-driving apparatus – Surgical stapler – With magazine
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-07
2011-06-07
Smith, Scott A. (Department: 3721)
Elongated-member-driving apparatus
Surgical stapler
With magazine
C227S019000, C227S175100, C411S444000, C411S457000, C411S920000, C606S219000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07954687
ABSTRACT:
A coated surgical fastener is provided for an easy visualization within tissue. The coated surgical fastener includes a core and a relatively non-reflective coating applied about the core. There is also disclosed an illuminated staple cartridge for use with a surgical stapling device having a light source. The illuminated staple cartridge includes a transparent insert and a relatively nontransparent U-shaped outer channel at least partially surrounding the transparent insert. Windows formed in sides of the U-shaped outer channel allow defined amounts of light to project from the sides of the illuminated staple cartridge.
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European Search Report for EP 08253611.1-2310 date of completion is Mar. 12, 2009 (6 pages).
European Search Report for EP 08253611.1-2310 date of completion is Aug. 27, 2009 (6 pages).
Hathaway Peter
Ross Adam J.
Zemlok Michael
Smith Scott A.
Tyco Healthcare Group LP
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