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Surgical stapling apparatus having a wound closure material applicator assembly

  • US 9,113,872 B2
  • Filed: 01/28/2013
  • Issued: 08/25/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/10/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical stapling apparatus for joining tissue, the surgical stapling apparatus comprising:

  • a handle assembly including a stationary handle member and a movable handle member pivotally associated with the stationary handle member;

    an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly;

    a stapling assembly secured to a distal end of the elongated body, the stapling assembly including a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly moveably secured to the cartridge assembly; and

    a wound closure material applicator assembly including;

    a compressible reservoir disposed between the moveable handle member and the stationary handle member;

    a wound closure material contained in the compressible reservoir; and

    a conduit in fluid communication with the compressible reservoir, the conduit extending along the elongated body, the conduit including a distal portion extending along at least part of a length of at least one of the cartridge assembly and the anvil assembly, the distal portion of the conduit having a plurality of openings.

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