Driven Surgical Stapler Improvements

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20110024478A1
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12693461

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A surgical fastener apparatus having a handle, an elongated shaft having a proximal end attached to the handle and a distal end extending therefrom. An end effector including a pair of jaws pivoted at a proximal end thereof and movable between an open and closed position. A cartridge containing a plurality of surgical fasteners, the cartridge attached to the end effector. An electrically powered actuator for deploying the surgical fasteners, the actuator including a power source and a motor. Means for electrically adjusting the amount of spacing between the jaws when the end effector is in the closed position.

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CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL6300 ZUG

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Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3145 1563011

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