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INDICATOR FOR SURGICAL STAPLER

  • US 20110155782A1
  • Filed: 11/24/2010
  • Published: 06/30/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical stapler comprising:

  • a body;

    a stapling assembly positioned on a distal portion of the body, the stapling assembly including a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly;

    a thrust bar slidably disposed within the body and configured to advance distally from a retracted position to a first advanced position during approximation of the cartridge assembly towards the anvil assembly and advance further to a second advanced position to cause the release of staples from the cartridge assembly; and

    an indicator member connected to the thrust bar and configured to provide visual indication to a user upon complete approximation of the cartridge assembly and upon release of staples from the cartridge assembly.

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