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SURGICAL STAPLER WITH STATIONARY STAPLE DRIVERS

  • US 20160120547A1
  • Filed: 11/04/2015
  • Published: 05/05/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An end effector of a surgical stapling instrument configured to support a staple cartridge, the staple cartridge including a deck and a plurality of staples, said end effector comprising:

  • a support jaw, comprising;

    a frame;

    a plurality of stationary drivers extending from said frame, wherein each said stationary driver is configured to support a staple; and

    a well defined intermediate said stationary drivers, wherein said well is configured to receive the deck of the staple cartridge; and

    an anvil jaw movably attached to said support jaw, wherein said anvil jaw is movable between an unfired position and a fired position, said anvil jaw comprising;

    a tissue-contacting surface; and

    a plurality of staple pockets configured to deform the staples.

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