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Endoscopic stapling devices and methods

  • US 8,020,741 B2
  • Filed: 03/18/2008
  • Issued: 09/20/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/18/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical instrument for applying a fastener to tissue, comprising:

  • a head includinga first member having a fastener housing and a fastener cartridge that is independently movable with respect to the fastener housing, the fastener cartridge carrying at least one fastener;

    a second member; and

    a drive assembly including a drive member moveable on the fastener cartridge from a first position to a second position within the housing, the drive assembly operatively coupled to the first and second members such that movement of the drive member from a first position to a second position causes the fastener cartridge to move in a direction towards the second member.

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