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Patent Inventor Names
Gary M Johnson0
Matthew A Wixey0
Date of Patent
May 3, 2011
0Patent Application Number
127965030
Date Filed
June 8, 2010
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Patent abstract
A surgical stapler is provided that maintains the jaws of the stapler in an open position and prevents firing of staples when a cartridge is not loaded in one of the jaws. Distinct positioning and sequencing of the jaws, capture pin and firing of the staples are provided by a latch mechanism. Such locking and latching mechanisms ensure proper operation of the stapler.
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