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SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE

  • US 20110036893A1
  • Filed: 10/21/2010
  • Published: 02/17/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/04/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical device comprising:

  • a tool assembly including a first jaw and a second jaw, the first jaw being movable relative to the second jaw between a spaced position and an approximated position;

    first and second cam followers supported on one of the first and second jaws;

    an approximation member including at least one cam surface which is configured, dimensioned, and positioned to engage the first and second cam followers, the approximation member being movable to move the at least one cam surface relative to the first and second cam followers to effect movement of the first and second jaws between the spaced position and the approximated position; and

    a dynamic clamping member operably associated with the first and second jaws, the dynamic clamping member being movable relative to the first and second jaws to actuate the tool assembly, and to maintain a desired gap between the first and second jaws at a location adjacent the dynamic clamping member.

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