Surgical instrument assembly
US-2024358391-A1 · Oct 31, 2024 · US
Surgical stapling device with dissecting tip
US9039736B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9039736-B2 |
| Application number | US-3682808-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Publication date | May 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
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A dissecting tip is provided for use with a surgical stapler or instrument. In one embodiment, the dissecting tip is secured to the end effector of the surgical instrument, e.g., to the cartridge assembly. The dissecting tip extends distally from the end effector and is configured to dissect or separate target tissue from certain tissue, e.g., adherent, connective, joined or other tissue.
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What is claimed is: 1. A surgical stapling device comprising: an elongated body portion; an end effector including an anvil assembly movably supported in relation to a cartridge assembly between an open position and a clamped position, the cartridge assembly having a plurality of staples supported therein; a dissecting tip extending distally from a distal end of the cartridge assembly and towards the anvil assembly in the distal direction, the dissecting tip having a blunt dis…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9039736B2 cover?
- A dissecting tip is provided for use with a surgical stapler or instrument. In one embodiment, the dissecting tip is secured to the end effector of the surgical instrument, e.g., to the cartridge assembly. The dissecting tip extends distally from the end effector and is configured to dissect or separate target tissue from certain tissue, e.g., adherent, connective, joined or other tissue.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Scirica Paul A, Demmy Todd L, Olson Lee Ann, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/07207. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue May 26 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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