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Endoscopic stapling device and method
Assignee: Granit Medical Innovations LLC
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Filing: 1990-06-26
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Granted: 1991-09-17
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Expires: 2010-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A surgical instrument comprises an elongate flexible forceps member having a diameter sufficiently small so that the forceps member is slidably insertable into a biopsy channel extending longitudinally through a flexible tubular endscope member, the forceps member being provided at a distal end with a pair of forceps jaws each formed on an inwardly facing surface with a longitudinally extending groove. A staple having a spring bias construction tending to force the staple into an opened configuration is disposed in a closed prefiring configuration between the jaws and has a pair of legs each disposed in the closed prefiring configuration in a respective one of the grooves in the forceps jaws. The provided with locking elements for locking the staple in a closed postfiring configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 Naomi L. Nakao
- 👤 Peter J. Wilk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/10; A61B17/12; A61B17/122; A61B17/1222; A61B2017/00535; A61B2017/00544
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A surgical instrument comprising: an endoscope including an elongate flexible outer tubular member and a biopsy channel extending longitudinally through said tubular member; an elongate flexible forceps member slidably disposed in said biopsy channel, said forceps member being provided at a distal end with a pair of forceps jaws each formed on an inwardly facing surface with a longitudinally extending groove; actuating means for manipulating said jaws between and open and closed position; and a staple having a spring bias tending to force said staple into an opened configuration, said staple being disposed in a closed prefiring configuration between said jaws when said jaws are closed, said staple having legs each disposed in said closed prefiring configuration in a respective one of the grooves, said staple having interlocking means for locking said staple in a closed postfiring configuration in opposition to said spring bias.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A surgical instrument comprising: an endoscope including an elongate flexible outer tubular member and a biopsy channel extending longitudinally through said tubular member; an elongate flexible forceps member slidably disposed in said biopsy channel, said forceps member being provided at a distal end with a pair of forceps jaws each formed on an inwardly facing surface with a longitudinally extending groove; actuating means for manipulating said jaws between and open and closed position; and a staple having a spring bias tending to force said staple into an opened configuration, said staple being disposed in a closed prefiring configuration between said jaws when said jaws are closed, said staple having legs each disposed in said closed prefiring configuration in a respective one of the grooves, said staple having interlocking means for locking said staple in a closed postfiring configuration in opposition to said spring bias.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 1 wherein said jaws are provided at distal ends with inwardly turned portions in turn formed with means for gripping internal body tissues.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 1 wherein said staple has a pair of legs joined by a bight portion, said means includes interlocking a pair of interlocking hook elements on said legs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 3 wherein said interlocking hook elements each includes a hook side and a smooth side, the smooth sides of said interlocking hook elements engaging one another and the hook sides of said interlocking hook elements facing away from one another in said closed prefiring configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 3 wherein said interlocking hook elements are disposed at the distal ends of said legs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 3 wherein said interlocking hook elements are disposed proximally of the distal ends of said legs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 3 wherein said interlocking hook elements are disposed proximately to said bight portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
144 words
A surgical instrument comprising: an elongate flexible forceps member having a diameter sufficiently small so that said forceps member is slidably insertable into a biopsy channel extending longitudinally through a flexible tubular endoscope member, said forceps member being provided at a distal end with a pair of forceps jaws each formed on an inwardly facing surface with a longitudinally extending groove; actuating means for manipulating said jaws between and open and closed position; and a staple having a spring bias tending to force said staple into an opened configuration, said staple being disposed in a closed prefiring configuration between said jaws when said jaws are closed, said staple having legs each disposed in said closed prefiring configuration in a respective one of the grooves, said staple having interlocking means for locking said staple in a closed postfiring configuration in opposition to said spring bias.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
144 words
A surgical instrument comprising: an elongate flexible forceps member having a diameter sufficiently small so that said forceps member is slidably insertable into a biopsy channel extending longitudinally through a flexible tubular endoscope member, said forceps member being provided at a distal end with a pair of forceps jaws each formed on an inwardly facing surface with a longitudinally extending groove; actuating means for manipulating said jaws between and open and closed position; and a staple having a spring bias tending to force said staple into an opened configuration, said staple being disposed in a closed prefiring configuration between said jaws when said jaws are closed, said staple having legs each disposed in said closed prefiring configuration in a respective one of the grooves, said staple having interlocking means for locking said staple in a closed postfiring configuration in opposition to said spring bias.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 8 wherein said jaws are provided at a distal end with an inwardly turned portion in turn formed with means for gripping internal body tissues.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 8 wherein said staple has a pair of legs joined by a bight portion, said interlocking means taking the form of a pair of interlocking hook elements on said legs.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
52 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 10 wherein said interlocking hook elements each includes a hook side and a smooth side, the smooth sides of said interlocking hook elements engaging one another and the hook sides of said interlocking hook elements facing away from one another in said closed prefiring configuration.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 10 wherein said interlocking hook elements are disposed at the distal ends of said legs.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 10 wherein said interlocking hook elements are disposed proximally of the distal ends of said legs.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 10 wherein said interlocking hook elements ar disposed proximately to said bight portion.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
150 words
A surgical instrument comprising: an elongate flexible forceps member having a diameter sufficiently small so that said forceps member is slidably insertable into a biopsy channel extending longitudinally through a flexible tubular endoscope member, said forceps member being provided at a distal end with a pair of forceps jaws each formed at a distal end with an inwardly turned portion in turn formed with means for gripping internal body tissues; actuating means for manipulating said jaws between an open and closed position; and a staple disposed in a closed prefiring configuration between said jaws when said jaws are closed, said staple having a spring bias tending to force said staple into an opened configuration; mounting means on said jaws for holding said staple between said jaws; and means for locking said staple in a closed prefiring configuration in opposition to said spring bias said means for locking including interlocking elements.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
150 words
A surgical instrument comprising: an elongate flexible forceps member having a diameter sufficiently small so that said forceps member is slidably insertable into a biopsy channel extending longitudinally through a flexible tubular endoscope member, said forceps member being provided at a distal end with a pair of forceps jaws each formed at a distal end with an inwardly turned portion in turn formed with means for gripping internal body tissues; actuating means for manipulating said jaws between an open and closed position; and a staple disposed in a closed prefiring configuration between said jaws when said jaws are closed, said staple having a spring bias tending to force said staple into an opened configuration; mounting means on said jaws for holding said staple between said jaws; and means for locking said staple in a closed prefiring configuration in opposition to said spring bias said means for locking including interlocking elements.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
30 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 15 wherein said mounting means includes grooves formed on inwardly faces sides of said jaws, said staple having legs seated in said grooves.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 15 wherein said interlocking elements take the form of a pair of interlocking hook elements on said legs.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
52 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 17 wherein said interlocking hook elements each includes a hook side and a smooth side, the smooth sides of said interlocking hook elements engaging one another and the hook sides of said interlocking hook elements facing away from one another in said closed prefiring configuration.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 17 wherein said interlocking hook elements are disposed at the distal ends of said legs.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 17 wherein said interlocking hook elements are disposed proximally of the distal ends of said legs.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The surgical instrument set forth in claim 17 wherein said interlocking hook elements are disposed proximately to said bight portion.
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