Pin alignment assembly for surgical stapler

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8827137
APP PUB NO 20110233261A1
SERIAL NO

13028608

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An alignment pin assembly for a surgical stapler includes an alignment pin configured to be advanced prior to actuation of a stapler and an end cap defining an opening configured to receive the alignment pin prior to actuation of the stapler. The end cap includes an alignment pin contact area formed about the opening configured to direct the alignment pin into the opening.

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  • COVIDIEN LP

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Rao, Ramesh Srinivasa Kamataka, IN 3 18

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