Staple cartridge having multiple staple sizes for a surgical...

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2005-08-15

2008-08-05

Gerrity, Stephen F. (Department: 3721)

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

C227S179100, C227S109000, C227S019000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07407075

ABSTRACT:
A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge.

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European Search Report for EP 06016963.8-2318, date of completion is Mar. 9, 2007 (9 pages).

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