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Surgical stapler fastening device with movable anvil

  • US 8,439,244 B2
  • Filed: 01/28/2011
  • Issued: 05/14/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/20/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical fastener applier comprising:

  • a. a handle;

    b. a fastener housing extending from the handle;

    c. said housing containing at least one anvil movable within said staple housing, said anvil having a proximal position and a distal position, wherein when in said distal position a distal end of said anvil extends distal to said distal end of said staple housing;

    d. said housing containing a plurality of surgical fasteners each of which is in the shape of a loop before being formed by the anvil,e. means for placing at least one of said plurality of surgical fasteners around at least a portion of said at least one anvil when in said distal position;

    f. a first means for moving said anvil distally after a fastener has been deployed; and

    g. a second means for moving said anvil distally after a fastener has been deployed, said second means independent of said first means.

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