Surgical stapling apparatus

Details Surgical stapling apparatus Surgical stapling apparatus

1997-09-23

1999-02-02

Smith, Scott A.

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

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227 19, 2271781, A61B 17068

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058653619

ABSTRACT:
A surgical stapling device particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device can be used with both articulating and non-articulating disposable loading units and has a sensing mechanism for sensing the type of disposable loading unit secured to the device.

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