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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 16, 1996
Filed:
Oct. 27, 1993
David T Green, Westport, CT (US);
Henry Bolanos, East Norwalk, CT (US);
Lisa W Heaton, Norwalk, CT (US);
Mark E Alari, Derby, CT (US);
Ghaleb A Sater, Shelton, CT (US);
United States Surgical Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed for endoscopic application of surgical staples for fastening body tissue, especially vascular tissue. The apparatus includes a frame and an elongated endoscopic section connected to the frame and extending distally therefrom. A staple storage cartridge cooperates with the distal end of the endoscopic section and is selectively pivotal by the user. A staple firing mechanism advances an individual staple against an anvil for staple closure. Means are provided to prevent incomplete staple firing. Relative motion between the staple cartridge and the anvil clamps tissue to be stapled therebetween. The endoscopic section may be adapted for rotation about the longitudinal axis of the apparatus. Gaseous seal means located in the endoscopic section prevent escape of insufflating gas through the apparatus.