Patents Examined by Ricahrd K. Seidel
  • Anvil for surgical staplers
    Patent number: 5405072
    Abstract: An anvil for use in surgical fastener applying apparatus includes an indentation extending lengthwise along at least one of the side walls to provide increased resistance to bending and to permit the application of longer rows of fasteners. An added feature is the deflection preventing member which projects laterally from the side of the anvil and which engages and abuts a corresponding notch in the apparatus for preventing flexure of the anvil when the fastener is closed onto body tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen W. Zlock, Donald Morin