Elongated-member-driving apparatus – Surgical stapler – With magazine
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-18
2008-07-22
Smith, Scott A. (Department: 3721)
Elongated-member-driving apparatus
Surgical stapler
With magazine
C227S019000, C227S180100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07401721
ABSTRACT:
A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge.
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European Search Report for EP 06016963.8-2318, date of completion is Mar. 9, 2007 (9 pgs).
Beardsley John W.
Emmons Clifford L.
Heinrich Russell
Holsten Henry
Viola Frank J.
Smith Scott A.
Tyco Healthcare Group LP
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