Surgical stapling instrument having separate distinct closing and firing systems
CA 2467795 C · Owner: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · Inventors: Shelton, Frederick E. Iv; Setser, Michael E.; Hemmelgarn, Brian J.
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A surgical severing and stapling instrument clamps tissue within an end effector of an elongate channel pivotally opposed by an anvil. An E-beam firing bar affirmatively maintains a desired spacing while severing and stapling tissue by longitudinally engaging the anvil and elongate channel. Separate closing action and firing (i.e. severing and stapling) action of the end effector allows a clinician to selectively position and clamp tissue. The end effector enables this advantageous separate firing while affirmatively spacing the end effector by having an upper pin of the firing bar reside within an anvil pocket before firing. When the anvil is closed and clamped the upper pin of the E-beam …
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- Filed May 20, 2004 and granted February 14, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 20, 2024.
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