Partially reusable surgical stapler

Details Partially reusable surgical stapler Partially reusable surgical stapler

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Durand, Paul R (Department: 3721)

Surgery

Instruments

Sutureless closure

C227S175100, C227S176100

Reexamination Certificate

active

08007513

ABSTRACT:
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method for performing a surgical stapling procedure by providing a stapler comprising a handle and a staple cartridge with an opposing anvil. The staple cartridge contains a plurality of surgical staples. The stapler also has an actuator module for deploying staples, wherein the actuator has a longitudinally movable member for sequentially ejecting staples towards the anvil. The method involves operating the actuator module so as to eject the plurality of staples, and removing the actuator module from the body and discarding the actuator module. The method also involves sterilizing the body.

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