Pouch used to deliver medication when ruptured

Details Pouch used to deliver medication when ruptured Pouch used to deliver medication when ruptured

2011-02-15

2011-02-15

Smith, Scott A. (Department: 3721)

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

C227S019000, C227S176100, C606S139000, C606S143000, C606S151000, C606S219000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07886951

ABSTRACT:
An anvil assembly for a circular stapling device includes an anvil head configured to support an anvil plate thereon, a shaft extending from the anvil head and configured to selectively engage a rod member of the circular stapling device, an anvil plate operatively connected to the anvil head, wherein the anvil plate includes an inner diametral edge, and wherein the anvil plate defines a plurality of staple forming pockets therein at a location radially outward of the inner diametral edge, a recess formed in the anvil head, wherein the recess is defined by the inner diametral edge of the anvil plate and a rear surface of the anvil head, and a wound treatment material disposed substantially within the recess.

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European Search Report for EP 09252665.6-1269 date of completion is Jan. 20, 2010 (3 pages).

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