Elongated-member-driving apparatus – Surgical stapler – With lockout
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Smith, Scott A. (Department: 3721)
Elongated-member-driving apparatus
Surgical stapler
With lockout
C227S019000, C227S176100, C606S139000, C606S219000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07870989
ABSTRACT:
A surgical apparatus has a clamp and a stapling mechanism. The clamp has a first jaw and a second jaw to clamp on a body tissue at a desired location for a stapling operation. The stapling mechanism is controlled by a trigger handle or a switch assembly. The surgical apparatus has a controller for providing a delay between clamping and actuating of the firing mechanism of the stapling mechanism. The delay provides for a desired amount of time for tissue compression producing a more uniform staple formation. The surgical apparatus also has an indicator. The indicator provides feedback about the status of the stapling mechanism and also displays a time of tissue compression by the clamp.
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DeSantis Robert J.
Heinrich Russell
Holsten Henry E.
Krehel Gregg
Soltz Michael A.
Smith Scott A.
Tyco Healthcare Group LP
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