Robotic loader for surgical stapling cartridge

Details Robotic loader for surgical stapling cartridge Robotic loader for surgical stapling cartridge

2006-01-31

2006-01-31

Jones, David (Department: 3725)

Chain, staple, and horseshoe making

Staple making

C059S077000, C029S464000, C029S811200, C606S143000, C227S019000, C227S180100

Reexamination Certificate

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06990796

ABSTRACT:
A means and method for inserting drivers into a surgical stapling cartridge, including a pallet that holds the cartridge firmly. The pallet has a central slot and laterally positioned lip members that are biased toward the slot. The cartridge is positioned in the slot and the lip members are released to extend their lips over the lateral flanges on the cartridge, thereby holding the cartridge in position. A finger extends into a recess formed at one end of the cartridge, thereby positively positioning the cartridge in the slot. The cartridge is released for removal by a tongue inserted between the lip members, thereby separating them by displacement.

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