Anastomotic ring applier for use in colorectal applications
CA 2553296 C · Owner: Ortiz, Mark S. · Inventors: Ortiz, Mark S.
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A surgical tool or applier operable to deploy an anastomotic ring comprises a handle connected to an elongate shaft. The elongate shaft comprises an anastomotic ring deployment mechanism on a distal portion of the shaft. The ring deployment mechanism is moveable from an unactuated position to an actuated position. The elongate shaft comprises a rigid curved member, thereby rendering the tool applicable for colorectal applications. In one embodiment the tool comprises an actuating mechanism that is operable to transfer an actuating force to the ring deployment mechanism via a flexible connecting member.
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- Filed July 21, 2006 and granted May 20, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended July 21, 2026.
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