Surgical stapler with spent cartridge sensing and lockout means

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5413267
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07699718

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A stapler is disclosed that includes a mechanism for sensing whether the stapler is loaded with a fired cartridge housing and for preventing the stapler from being closed or fired when loaded with the fired cartridge. The mechanism also prevents the stapler from firing or clamping on tissue when the stapler is not loaded with a staple cartridge.

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  • UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eyerly, Robert M Lino Lakes, MN 4 2236
Solyntjes, Alan J Richfield, MN 15 6672

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