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Circular stapler introducer with rigid distal end portion

  • US 8,622,275 B2
  • Filed: 11/19/2009
  • Issued: 01/07/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/19/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An introducer for introducing a surgical circular stapler having a handle portion, an elongated shaft protruding from the handle portion, and a stapling head coupled to the elongated shaft into a patient, said introducer comprising:

  • a hollow flexible sheath having a distal end and an open proximal end, said hollow flexible sheath sized to receive the stapling head and at least a portion of the elongated shaft therein;

    a rigid cap assembly attached to said distal end of said hollow flexible sheath, said rigid cap assembly configured to selectively move between a closed position wherein a distal face of the stapling head is covered when inserted therein and an open position wherein said rigid cap assembly may be withdrawn from around the stapling head and elongated shaft; and

    a release arrangement interfacing with said rigid cap assembly such that upon an application of a release motion thereto, said rigid cap assembly is movable from said closed position to said open position.

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