Ethicon, Gmbh

Stephen C Robinson

Edward A Rhad

Darrel M Powell

Matthew R Otten

Todd J Olson

Robert G Cook

Ronald R VanOverloop

Ralph Chen

Dan Meiser

Thomas Knodell

Gary Steed

Eric Huffman

A stapler mechanism is described which contains a stapling assembly, and anvil assembly, firing means and knife means. These means are activated by a firing trigger. The anvil assembly is closed upon the stapling assembly by means of a closure trigger. The firing trigger is inoperable until the closure trigger has been activated. Another mechanism in the stapler is capable of locking the closure trigger after use so it does not spring open inadvertently before actuation of the firing trigger. Additionally, the stapler mechanism allows forward motion of both triggers and also is capable of allowing reverse motion of the closure trigger to open the mechanism. Furthermore, the stapler mechanism contains means for obstructing the flow of insufflation gasses or bodily fluid from the surgical site through the instrument during endoscopic surgery.

Linear stapling mechanism with cutting means

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Cincinnati, OH, United States of America

Stephen C Robinson