Elongated-member-driving apparatus – Surgical stapler – With magazine
Patent
1991-04-04
1992-12-29
Watts, Douglas D.
Elongated-member-driving apparatus
Surgical stapler
With magazine
227 19, A61B 17068
Patent
active
051744872
ABSTRACT:
A unique hernia repair stapler is described which allows the forming of staples to attach prosthetics to tissue, or to approximate herniated tissue. The staple is useful in endoscopic operations and may be rotatable or stationary. The stapler has a unique forming and ejecting mechanism; as well, there is the availability of a loading mechanism useful for both cartridges and magazines of staples. An improved staple shape allows for better staple alignment, especially in a multiple load device.
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Coletti Paul A.
MacLees John
Moore Michael
Rothfuss Robert G.
Schulze Dale R.
Coletti Paul A.
Ethicon Inc.
Smith Scott A.
Watts Douglas D.
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