Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Surgical stapling apparatus
- Patent Title (中): 手术吻合装置
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Application No.: US12244808Application Date: 2008-10-03
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Publication No.: US08096460B2Publication Date: 2012-01-17
- Inventor: Kenneth Blier , Kevin Sniffin , John Beardsley
- Applicant: Kenneth Blier , Kevin Sniffin , John Beardsley
- Applicant Address: US CT North Haven
- Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
- Current Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
- Current Assignee Address: US CT North Haven
- Main IPC: A61B17/068
- IPC: A61B17/068

Abstract:
A surgical device includes a loading unit having proximal and distal portions. The proximal portion of the loading unit is configured to be attached to an actuation apparatus. The surgical device further includes a flexible shaft interconnecting the proximal portion and the distal portion of the loading unit. Additionally, the surgical device has a tool assembly disposed in mechanical cooperation with the distal portion of the loading unit. The tool assembly is configured to articulate upon activation of the actuation apparatus.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090090765A1 Surgical Stapling Apparatus Public/Granted day:2009-04-09
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