Surgical stapler with lockout mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5715988
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08514638

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An apparatus for applying surgical fasteners is disclosed which includes a first lockout assembly configured to prevent premature ejection of fasteners during shipment and handling and a second lockout mechanism preventing reactuation of the apparatus after it has once been actuated. The second lockout mechanism includes a hook portion which engages a slot in the floor of the carrier channel.

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UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION150 GLOVER AVENUE NORWALK CONNECTICUT 06856 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Palmer, Mitchell J New Milford, CT 36 52899

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