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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 30, 2024
Cilag Gmbh International, Zug, CH;
Frederick E. Shelton, Iv, Hillsboro, OH (US);
Adam Hensel, Cincinnati, OH (US);
CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL, Zug, CH;
Abstract
A medical stapler including a replaceable end effector and a closure and firing assembly. The end effector can include an anvil jaw, a cartridge jaw, and a releasable connector formed at the hinge of the end effector. The cartridge jaw can include a staple cartridge containing therein a plurality of staples, a sled configured to advance the staples from the staple cartridge, and a cutting edge. The closure and firing assembly can be configured to couple to the end effector via an engagement coupling and can include and a drive beam configured to: translate, from outside of the replaceable end effector therethrough thus advancing the sled from the proximal portion to the distal portion. Further, drive beam can retract from the slot to remain with the closure and firing assembly upon disengagement of the releasable connector and the engagement coupling.