Surgical stapler

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1992-03-20

1994-01-04

Jones, Eugenia

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

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227 19, 227180, A61B 17064

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052753239

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an improved surgical stapler that prevents refiring of a spent staple cartridge. More specifically, this invention includes a simple, inexpensive mechanical locking mechanism which prevents refiring of a spent staple cartridge by blocking the path of the firing and/or cutting means of the stapler.

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