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Combined severing and stapling device

  • US 8,820,604 B2
  • Filed: 08/29/2011
  • Issued: 09/02/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/30/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • grasping ends movable about a contact point between an open position to a closed position;

    a shaft coupled to the grasping ends;

    a handle coupled to the shaft that includes two or more elements that may be moved relative to one another and that cause the grasping ends to move from between the open and closed positions;

    a stapler actuator that causes a stapling mechanism within the grasping ends to deploy one or more staples;

    a blade coupled to the shaft; and

    a blade actuator that causes the blade to translate between extended and detracted positions, wherein in the extended position the blade extends distally beyond the contact point and in the retracted position the blade does not extend distally beyond the contact point;

    wherein in the extended position the blade extends distally beyond the grasping ends.

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