Surgical stapler apparatus with improved tissue shield

Details Surgical stapler apparatus with improved tissue shield Surgical stapler apparatus with improved tissue shield

1988-12-19

1989-11-21

Coven, Edward M.

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

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227901, 227 19, A61B 1704, B31B 100

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048815446

ABSTRACT:
An improved surgical stapler for simultaneously applying a plurality of surgical fasteners to body tissue, incorporating a flexible and resilient shield assembly comprising a substantially U-shaped wedge member mounted to and around the end of the anvil assembly, for separating extraneous body tissue from tissue to be fastened, and two shutter blades mounted on the sides of the wedge member for preventing extraneous body tissue from entering into the gap between the anvil assembly and fastener holder.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4354628 (1982-10-01), Green
patent: 4665916 (1987-05-01), Green

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