Variable compression surgical fastener cartridge

Details Variable compression surgical fastener cartridge Variable compression surgical fastener cartridge

2011-04-19

2011-04-19

Rada, Rinaldi I. (Department: 3721)

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

C227S178100, C227S901000, C227S902000, C606S219000, C411S457000, C411S470000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07926691

ABSTRACT:
A surgical fastener applying apparatus having a first jaw and a second jaw. The first jaw includes a cartridge body having plurality of surgical fasteners disposed therein. The plurality of surgical fasteners include a plurality of first surgical fasteners having a first backspan with a first configuration, and a plurality of second surgical fasteners having a second backspan with a second, different configuration such that the plurality of first surgical fasteners apply a first compressive force to tissue upon formation and the plurality of second surgical fasteners apply a second, different compressive force to tissue upon formation.

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