Elongated-member-driving apparatus – Surgical stapler
Reexamination Certificate
2004-12-23
2011-12-13
Jackson, Gary (Department: 3734)
Elongated-member-driving apparatus
Surgical stapler
C606S142000, C606S219000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08074857
ABSTRACT:
A mechanical device and method for gathering and securing tissue with a fastener. The device includes an applicator assembly configured to deploy a fastener in a first direction, a tissue manipulation assembly configured to move from a relaxed position to a grasping position in a second direction transverse to the first direction, and a translating trigger assembly coupled to the applicator assembly and the tissue manipulation assembly. The trigger assembly is configured to move from a relaxed position, through a first position, to a second position along a third direction transverse to the first and second direction. Operation of the trigger assembly from the relaxed position through the first position along the third direction causes the tissue manipulation assembly to move in the second direction to gather a portion of the tissue. Continued operation of the trigger assembly along the third direction causes the applicator assembly to deploy the fastener.
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Gryskiewicz Joseph M.
Herridge David B.
Peterson James A.
Smith Delmer L.
Sperry Christopher J.
Incisive Surgical, Inc.
Jackson Gary
Mendoza Michael
Patterson Thuente Christensen Pedersen , P.A.
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