Angled surgical fastener apparatus
First Claim
1. A surgical fastener instrument comprising:
- a handle;
an elongated member extending from the handle, the elongated member including a first elongate portion extending generally along a first longitudinal axis and a second elongate portion extending from the first elongate portion generally along a second longitudinal axis intersecting the first longitudinal axis at a predetermined angle with respect to the first longitudinal axis; and
a fastener applying mechanism mounted to the second elongate portion of the elongated member, the fastener applying mechanism including a plurality of fasteners arranged in a general linear array the fastener applying mechanism having a member for driving the fasteners into tissue.
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Abstract
A surgical fastening apparatus includes a handle, an elongated member extending distally from the handle and a fastener applier and anvil head disposed at the distal end of the elongated member. The elongated member defines a distal offset end portion upon which the fastener applier and the anvil head are mounted. The offset end portion is angularly oriented with respect to the axis of the instrument at a predetermined fixed angle (e.g., either 45°, 60° and 75° relative to the axis of the instrument) thereby positioning the fastener applier and the anvil head at the fixed angle. This feature facilitates positioning of the tissue with respect to the instrument and enhances visual access to the tissue when appropriately disposed within the fastener applier and the anvil head. Various mechanisms for effectuating the clamping of the tissue between the fastener holder and anvil, and the firing of the instrument are disclosed.
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20 Claims
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1. A surgical fastener instrument comprising:
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a handle;
an elongated member extending from the handle, the elongated member including a first elongate portion extending generally along a first longitudinal axis and a second elongate portion extending from the first elongate portion generally along a second longitudinal axis intersecting the first longitudinal axis at a predetermined angle with respect to the first longitudinal axis; and
a fastener applying mechanism mounted to the second elongate portion of the elongated member, the fastener applying mechanism including a plurality of fasteners arranged in a general linear array the fastener applying mechanism having a member for driving the fasteners into tissue. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20)
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19. A surgical fastener instrument comprising:
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a handle;
an elongated member extending distally from the handle, the elongated member defining a longitudinal axis, the elongated member having an offset distal end wherein said offset distal end is extends along a second longitudinal axis in general parallel relation to the first-mentioned longitudinal axis and in spaced relation therewith of the instrument;
a fastener applying mechanism mounted to the offset distal end of the elongated member, the fastener applying mechanism having at least one fastener; and
a proximal actuator assembly including means for firing at least one fastener.
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