Surgical stapler

Details Surgical stapler Surgical stapler

1990-11-30

1992-07-14

Yost, Frank T.

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

With means to assemble plural pieces of work

227176, 227180, A61B 17064

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051295709

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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Auto Suture Disposable EEA Surgical Stapler, United States Surgical Corporation, 1984 (Information Booklet).

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