Surgical stapling instrument incorporating a multistroke...

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2006-10-31

2006-10-31

Smith, Scott A. (Department: 3721)

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

With means to position a mating-member in alignment with driver

C227S175100, C227S019000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07128254

ABSTRACT:
A surgical stapling and severing instrument particularly suited to endoscopic procedures incorporates a handle that produces separate closing and firing motions to actuate an end effector. In particular, the handle produces multiple firing strokes in order to reduce the required amount of force required to fire (i.e., staple and sever) the end effector.

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