Disposable cartridge with drivers

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1997-04-17

1999-07-06

Jackson, Gary

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

2271761, 2271781, A61B 1704

Patent

active

059191988

ABSTRACT:
An improved surgical instrument cartridge and method for manufacturing thereof includes providing a cartridge comprising a housing including a surface member and a pair of sidewalls spaced a distance apart from each and connected to the surface member. At least one of the sidewalls has a plurality of slots arranged therein. The slotted sidewall is then deflected such that a plurality of drivers can be placed adjacent the deflected sidewall. Each driver has a tab extending laterally therefrom. The driver tab is inserted directly into the sidewall slot such that each tab is movably confined within each slot and the driver is movable with respect to the slotted sidewalls.

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