Elongated-member-driving apparatus – Surgical stapler – With magazine
Reexamination Certificate
2010-03-02
2011-11-29
Rada, Rinaldi I. (Department: 3721)
Elongated-member-driving apparatus
Surgical stapler
With magazine
C227S175100, C227S179100, C227S019000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08066169
ABSTRACT:
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an anvil assembly for a circular stapling apparatus, is disclosed. The anvil assembly includes an anvil head configured to support an anvil plate thereon; a shaft extending from the anvil head and configured to selectively engage a connection member of the circular stapling apparatus; an anvil plate operatively connected to the anvil head, the anvil plate defining a plurality of staple forming pockets therein; and a wound treatment material disposed in each staple forming pocket of the anvil plate. The wound treatment material is at least one of an adhesive, a sealant, a hemostat and a medicament.
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Lopez Michelle
Rada Rinaldi I.
Tyco Healthcare Group LP
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