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Method of using a transanal inserter

  • US 5,404,870 A
  • Filed: 06/09/1994
  • Issued: 04/11/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/28/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for inserting the distal end portion of an intra-anal surgical stapling device through an anus comprising the steps of:

  • a. positioning the distal end portion of an intra-anal surgical stapling device within a transanal inserter device, said transanal inserter device including a tubular member defining an open distal end portion and an open proximal end portion for slidably accommodating an intra-anal surgical stapling device therethrough, said distal end portion having a prolate distal end formed of a plurality of petal-shaped segments, said proximal end portion having a flange extending outward from said proximal end portion;

    b. inserting the inserter device and the intra-anal surgical stapling device into the anus until the flange of the inserter device rests against the perineal tissue surrounding the anus arresting further insertion of the inserter device into the anus; and

    c. urging the distal end portion of the intra-anal surgical stapling device against the segments while the inserter device is maintained in its arrested position causing said segments to move outward thereby permitting said intra-anal device to extend therethrough.

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