Approximating apparatus for surgical jaw structure

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5358506
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08027555

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Approximating apparatus for surgical jaw structure is provided which effects substantially parallel approximation of first and second surgical jaw structure to permit substantially parallel working interaction therebetween. The approximating apparatus includes camming structure for engaging at least one movable jaw of the surgical jaw structure to bias that jaw toward or away from a second jaw structure in a substantially parallel manner. A tissue stop may be provided to more easily guide and protect tissue captured by the jaw structure.

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UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATIONNORWALK CONNECTICUT 06856

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blewett, Jeffrey J Plantsville, CT 83 29622
Bolanos, Henry East Norwalk, CT 128 117641
Green, David T Westport, CT 256 200310
Ratcliff, Keith Sandy Hook, CT 82 73774
Sherts, Charles R Southport, CT 34 29097
Viola, Frank J Sandy Hook, CT 306 269250

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