Circular stapler tissue retention spring method

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PATENT NO 5309927
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07964734

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An tissue retention spring for use with a surgical circular stapler used to perform an anastomosis. The tissue retention spring is mounted onto the anvil shaft of the stapler. The spring has a plurality of connected helical coils defining a member having an axial passage therethrough. The spring provides tissue retention, tissue and fluid venting, and improved stapler closing.

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  • ETHICON, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Welch, Robert F Downingtown, PA 10 4582

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