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Surgical instrument with filled staple

  • US 9,125,649 B2
  • Filed: 09/15/2011
  • Issued: 09/08/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/15/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • (a) a surgical instrument comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the surgical instrument comprises a handle, wherein the distal end of the surgical instrument comprises a cutter and a stapler;

    (b) a staple in communication with the stapler, wherein the staple comprises a hollowed out portion, wherein the hollowed out portion extends the entire length of the staple, wherein the stapler of the surgical instrument is configured to deliver the staple to a surgical site; and

    (c) an agent positioned in the hollowed out portion of the staple, wherein the hollowed out portion is further configured to release at least a portion of the agent.

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