Introducer system and assembly for surgical staplers
First Claim
1. An introducer assembly for use with a surgical stapler, comprising:
- a. an elongated main body portion;
b. one or more mounting mechanisms connected with respect to the elongated main body portion, said one or more mounting mechanisms being configured and dimensioned for detachably mounting with respect to the surgical stapler;
c. a plurality of petals or fingers defining a distal junction and a mounting member that extends proximally relative to the distal junction and is configured and dimensioned to detachably engage a distal portion of the surgical stapler,wherein the plurality of petals or fingers are positioned at least in part radially outward of the proximally extending mounting member so as to define a space between the plurality of petals or fingers and the proximally extending mounting member; and
wherein the plurality of petals or fingers extend proximally relative to the distal junction and detachably engage the elongated main body portion.
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Abstract
An introducer assembly for use with a surgical stapler is provided. The introducer assembly includes an elongated main body portion, one or more mounting mechanisms associated with the main body portion, and a plurality of petals or fingers positioned at a distal end of the elongated main body portion. The one or more mounting mechanisms are adapted to detachably mount with respect to the surgical stapler. The plurality of petals or fingers define a distal junction and a proximally-directed mounting member that is adapted to detachably engage a distal portion of the surgical stapler. The plurality of petals or fingers define an inner region that accommodates a distal end of the surgical stapler. The distal junction and the proximally-directed mounting member associated with the plurality of petals or fingers are adapted to disengage upon application of a requisite proximally-directed force to the elongated body portion. Methods and combinations that utilize the introducer are also disclosed.
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15 Claims
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1. An introducer assembly for use with a surgical stapler, comprising:
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a. an elongated main body portion; b. one or more mounting mechanisms connected with respect to the elongated main body portion, said one or more mounting mechanisms being configured and dimensioned for detachably mounting with respect to the surgical stapler; c. a plurality of petals or fingers defining a distal junction and a mounting member that extends proximally relative to the distal junction and is configured and dimensioned to detachably engage a distal portion of the surgical stapler, wherein the plurality of petals or fingers are positioned at least in part radially outward of the proximally extending mounting member so as to define a space between the plurality of petals or fingers and the proximally extending mounting member; and wherein the plurality of petals or fingers extend proximally relative to the distal junction and detachably engage the elongated main body portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. In combination:
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a. a surgical stapler that includes a handle, a shaft and a distally positioned stapling member; b. an introducer assembly including (i) an elongated main body portion, (ii) one or more mounting mechanisms connected with respect to the elongated main body portion; and
(iii) a plurality of petals or fingers positioned at a distal end of the elongated main body portion;wherein said one or more mounting mechanisms are detachably mounted with respect to the surgical stapler, wherein said plurality of petals or fingers define a distal junction and a mounting member that extends proximally relative to the distal junction and are detachably engaged with respect to a distal portion of the surgical stapler, and wherein the plurality of petals or fingers are positioned at least in part radially outward of the proximally extending mounting member so as to define a space between the plurality of petals or fingers and the proximally extending mounting member, and wherein the plurality of petals or fingers extend proximally relative to the distal junction and detachably engage the elongated main body portion. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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