Surgical stapling apparatus

Details Surgical stapling apparatus Surgical stapling apparatus

1998-10-05

2000-06-27

Smith, Scott A.

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

With lockout

227 19, 2271753, 2271761, A61B 17068

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060796065

ABSTRACT:
A surgical stapling apparatus particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device includes a firing lockout assembly including a linearly movable plunger which is movable into operative engagement with a locking member to move the locking member from a first position obstructing longitudinal advancement of an actuation shaft to a second position permitting longitudinal advancement of the actuation shaft.

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