×

Apparatus and method for producing a reinforced surgical staple line

  • US 20040093029A1
  • Filed: 04/15/2003
  • Published: 05/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/15/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. An apparatus for use with a surgical stapler to provide a reinforced surgical staple line comprising:

  • an applicator strip having a first face and a second face;

    a first bioimplantable material having a first face adapted to attach to a first jaw of a surgical stapler and a second face in juxtaposed relation with the first face of the applicator strip;

    a second bioimplantable material having a first face adapted to attach to a second jaw of a surgical stapler and a second face in juxtaposed relation with the second face of the applicator strip; and

    a hinge connecting the first bioimplantable material to the second bioimplantable material.

View all claims
  • 2 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×