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Surgical stapling apparatus with powered articulation

  • US 7,431,188 B1
  • Filed: 03/15/2007
  • Issued: 10/07/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical stapling apparatus comprising:

  • a handle assembly;

    an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly;

    an articulation mechanism including;

    a first gear rotatably mounted on a transmission shaft and configured to engage a second gear;

    a clutch interconnecting the second gear and a main shaft; and

    a yoke shaft coupled to the main shaft and adapted to linearly advance a J-channel, the J-channel operatively connected to an articulation link.

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