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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2023
Filed:
Mar. 19, 2020
Covidien Lp, Mansfield, MA (US);
Justin Williams, Southbury, CT (US);
Patrick Mozdzierz, Glastonbury, CT (US);
Ramiro Cabrera, Cheshire, CT (US);
Christopher Penna, Guilford, CT (US);
Joseph Eisinger, Northford, CT (US);
Joseph Guerrera, Watertown, CT (US);
Steven Joyce, Durham, CT (US);
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for improved tissue cutting of circular stapling instruments include a cartridge assembly configured to maximize the force during a cutting stroke. In embodiments, the cartridge assembly is configured to maintain engagement between a knife assembly and a drive member during retraction of the knife. Alternatively, or in addition, the cartridge assembly is configured to prevent incidental advancement of the knife assembly.