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Surgical stapling apparatus

  • US 20050184126A1
  • Filed: 03/07/2005
  • Published: 08/25/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/18/1991
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical apparatus for applying surgical fasteners comprising:

  • a body portion defining a first longitudinal axis; and

    a fastener applying assembly rotatably and pivotally supported on a distal end of the body portion and defining a second longitudinal axis, the fastener applying assembly including a cartridge assembly and an anvil member, the anvil member being movable in relation to the cartridge assembly between an open position and a clamped position, the fastener applying assembly being pivotal from a first position in which the second longitudinal axis is substantially aligned with the first longitudinal axis to a second position in which the second longitudinal axis is angularly disposed from the first longitudinal axis, and the fastener applying assembly being rotatable about the second longitudinal axis independently of the body portion.

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