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Surgical fastener applying instrument for ligating and dividing tissue

  • US 5,527,319 A
  • Filed: 08/05/1994
  • Issued: 06/18/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/13/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for endoscopically applying surgical fasteners to body tissue, which comprises:

  • an endoscopic portion having a longitudinal axis and terminating in a distal end for positioning in proximity to the body tissue, and applying means positioned at least partially within said endoscopic portion for simultaneously applying at least two surgical fasteners to the body tissue at spaced apart locations, said applying means being movable at an angle to said longitudinal axis,wherein said fasteners are moved longitudinally for application to the tissue and wherein said endoscopic portion includes a longitudinally extending substantially cylindrical tube for at least partially enclosing said means for applying at least two surgical clips, and said apparatus further including a movable knife for cutting said body tissue.

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