Surgical stapling apparatus with control features operable...

Details Surgical stapling apparatus with control features operable... Surgical stapling apparatus with control features operable...

2008-02-14

2010-10-26

Smith, Scott A. (Department: 3721)

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

With magazine

C227S019000, C227S175200, C227S180100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07819298

ABSTRACT:
A surgical stapling apparatus. Various embodiments include a rotatable elongated body that extends from a rotatable shroud on handle assembly and has a distal end configured for attachment to a disposable loading unit. The apparatus further includes a lockable rotation system for selectively locking the rotatable shroud to prevent rotation thereof about a longitudinal axis.

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