Endoscopic stapler and hernia repair mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5174487
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07680661

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A unique hernia repair stapler is described which allows the forming of staples to attach prosthetics to tissue, or to approximate herniated tissue. The staple is useful in endoscopic operations and may be rotatable or stationary. The stapler has a unique forming and ejecting mechanism; as well, there is the availability of a loading mechanism useful for both cartridges and magazines of staples. An improved staple shape allows for better staple alignment, especially in a multiple load device.

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ETHICON INC1000 U S ROUTE 202 RARITAN NJ 08869

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Coletti, Paul A Somerset, NJ 2 282
MacLees, John Goshen, OH 1 196
Moore, Michael Cincinnati, OH 106 3225
Rothfuss, Robert G Bellevue, KY 17 20055
Schulze, Dale R Lebanon, OH 88 61425

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