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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 04, 2007
Filed:
Jul. 19, 2006
Keith L. Milliman, Bethel, CT (US);
Frank J. Viola, Sandy Hook, CT (US);
Joseph P. Orban, Iii, Norwalk, CT (US);
Randolph F. Lehn, Stratford, CT (US);
Keith L. Milliman, Bethel, CT (US);
Frank J. Viola, Sandy Hook, CT (US);
Joseph P. Orban, III, Norwalk, CT (US);
Randolph F. Lehn, Stratford, CT (US);
United States Surgical Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
A surgical stapling device particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device includes a handle assembly and an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly. The distal end of the elongated body is adapted to engage a disposable loading unit. A control rod having a proximal end operatively connected to the handle assembly includes a distal end extending through the elongated body. A control rod locking member is provided to prevent movement of the control rod until the disposable loading unit is fully secured to the elongated body of the stapling device.