SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS
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Abstract
A surgical stapling device particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device includes a handle assembly and an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly. The distal end of the elongated body is adapted to engage a disposable loading unit. A control rod having a proximal end operatively connected to the handle assembly includes a distal end extending through the elongated body. A control rod locking member is provided to prevent movement of the control rod until the disposable loading unit is fully secured to the elongated body of the stapling device.
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45 Claims
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1-34. -34. (canceled)
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35. A surgical apparatus comprising:
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a handle assembly; an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis; a tool assembly supported at the distal end of the elongated body and being pivotable with respect to the elongated body, the tool assembly including an anvil assembly and a cartridge assembly having a plurality of surgical staples; a flexible drive member extending from a position proximal of the pivot axis to a position distal of the pivot axis, the drive member having a distal end which is movable in relation to the tool assembly to actuate the tool assembly, the drive member being configured as a beam; and at least one planar blow out plate having a proximal end positioned on one side of the drive member and extending from a position proximal of the pivot axis to a position distal of the pivot axis, the at least one planar blow out plate having a planar surface substantially parallel to the pivot axis such that the at least one blow-out plate is positioned to inhibit outward bulging of the flexible drive member. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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