Surgical Stapler with Direct Sled to Staple Contact

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12970678

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An exemplary surgical stapler may include a staple holder, staples positioned within the staple holder, and at least one structure slidable within the staple holder to contact directly at least one staple, where that direct contact deploys at least one staple from the staple holder. Another exemplary surgical stapler may include a staple holder, an anvil movably connected to the staple holder, staples positioned within the staple holder; and a sled slidable within the staple holder to contact directly at least one staple, where that direct contact urges at least one staple out of the staple holder and against the anvil.

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AESCULAP AGAM AESCULAP-PLATZ TUTTLINGEN 78532

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bender, Theodore M San Francisco, US 94 9129
Bombard, David L San Francisco, US 33 8356
Chang, Tenny Mountain View, US 27 6941
Donohoe, Brendan M San Francisco, US 75 11947
Hausen, Bernard A Menlo Park, US 99 24607
Knodel, Bryan D Flagstaff, US 188 96662
Manoux, Philipe R San Francisco, US 52 22654
Nielsen, James T San Francisco, US 47 10136
Vargas, Jaime S Menlo Park, US 50 9700
White, Nathan H Palo Alto, US 35 15414
Yencho, Stephen A Menlo Park, US 70 15929

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