Articulating curved cutter stapler

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7766207
APP PUB NO 20070039996A1
SERIAL NO

11511490

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An articulating surgical stapler having a proximal end and a distal end includes a handle at the proximal end and an end effector at the distal end for selective articulation to improve access to tissue requiring treatment and ease of use of the present linear surgical stapler. A support shaft connects the handle to the end effector. An articulation mechanism is positioned between the support shaft and the end effector permitting selective movement of the end effector relative to the support shaft.

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ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC4545 CREEK ROAD CINCINNATI OH 45242

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Kruszynski, Michael L Loveland, US 13 9911
Mather, Michael T Mason, US 8 6745
Parker, Michael A Franklin, US 44 3847
Schwemberger, Richard F Cincinnati, US 136 71590

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