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EP0190022A2
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Intraluminal stapling device with tissue gripper
Assignee: Ethicon Inc
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Filing: 1986-01-27
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2006-01-27
Abstract
Abstract The improvement in an intraluminal stapling instrument comprising a clamping means disposed on the central member of said instrument. The clamping means holds the tissue to be joined in the proper position with respect the fasteners being used to accomplish the fastening.
Inventors
- 👤 Marlene Kay Clanton
- 👤 Jeffrey Kapac
- 👤 Kanuza Tanaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/11; A61B17/115; A61B17/12; A61B17/1155
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
In an intraluminal stapling instrument for joining hollow tubular organs, said instrument including a central longitudinally extending member, means disposed on said member for placement within the lumen of a hollow tubular organ to be joined, said means adapted to carry a circular array of fasteners disposed about said central member for joining together and holding the joined hollow tubular organ, the improvement comprising: clamping means cooperating with said central member to grasp the open end of the hollow tubular organ to be joined and hold said organ in a constricted position adjacent the central member and beneath the circular array of fasteners whereby when said instrument is actuated, said fasteners are caused to engage the hollow tubular organ adjacent the open end thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
In an intraluminal stapling instrument for joining hollow tubular organs, said instrument including a central longitudinally extending member, means disposed on said member for placement within the lumen of a hollow tubular organ to be joined, said means adapted to carry a circular array of fasteners disposed about said central member for joining together and holding the joined hollow tubular organ, the improvement comprising: clamping means cooperating with said central member to grasp the open end of the hollow tubular organ to be joined and hold said organ in a constricted position adjacent the central member and beneath the circular array of fasteners whereby when said instrument is actuated, said fasteners are caused to engage the hollow tubular organ adjacent the open end thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The improvement according to Claim 1 wherein the clamping means comprises a split ring having a plurality of pins extending radially inward from the inside surface of said ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A clamping means according to Claim 2 having a hinge disposed on the periphery of the ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A clamping means according to Claim 2 wherein the diameter of the ring is adjustable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improvement according to Claim 1 wherein the clamping means comprises a circular array of barbs extending radially outward from the central longitudinally extending member of the intraluminal staplinq instrument.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improvement according to Claim 5 wherein the circular array of barbs is movable longitudinally along said central longitodinally extending member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improvement according to Claim 5 wherein there are two circular arrays of barbs on said longitudinally extending member.
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