Abstract: A method, medium, and system including determining a material property value to assign to each of the plurality of 3D volume elements, wherein the material property values assigned to the plurality of 3D volume elements are classified into a predetermined number of bins that correspond to a plurality of different additive manufacturing (AM) print parameter sets, generating a plurality of transfer functions to determine relationships between the material property values assigned to the plurality of 3D volume elements and a plurality of desired AM print parameter sets, automatically determining, based on the plurality of transfer functions, an assignment of one of the plurality of different AM print parameter sets to each of the plurality of 3D volume elements, and validating the determined assignments of the plurality of different AM print parameter sets for the plurality of 3D volume elements based on the plurality of transfer functions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a firing assembly and a single use loading unit. A lockout structure prevents insertion of the single use loading unit into the channel member after the firing assembly is mounted to the cartridge receiving half-section. Alternatively, the lockout structure prevents full insertion of the firing assembly into the cartridge receiving half-section, if the single use loading unit is not engaged with the firing assembly.

Abstract: A fastener applying apparatus (20) includes an anvil half-section (100) and a cartridge receiving half-section (200) having a distal portion dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit (“SULU”) (400) and a proximal portion configured to support a firing assembly (500). The firing assembly includes a stationary housing (502) and a firing lever (516) having one or more lever guide projections (522). The firing lever is slidable from a proximal end of the stationary housing to a distal end of the stationary housing to define a firing stroke. A clamping lever (300) is movable from an undamped position to a clamped position to releasably secure the distal anvil portion in close approximation with the SULU. The clamping lever defines one or more lever guide slots (316). The lever guide projection(s) is positioned to enter the lever guide slot(s) upon initiation of the firing stroke to inhibit movement of the clamping lever to the undamped position during the firing stroke.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus (10) for sequentially applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a clamping half-section (12) having a distal anvil attachment portion (12b) and a proximal handle portion (12a), a cartridge receiving half-section (14) having a handle portion (22) and an elongated channel portion (24), the elongated channel portion being configured to releasably receive a single use loading unit and the handle portion being configured to releasably receive a firing assembly (20), an anvil member (16) configured to be releasably supported within the distal anvil attachment portion of the clamping half-section and a firing assembly configured to be releasably supported within the handle portion of the cartridge receiving half-section.

Abstract: A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member, an anvil half-section, and a clamping lever. The cartridge receiving half-section releasably receives a cartridge and a firing assembly. The clamping lever includes a protrusion in a sidewall which is receivable in a bifurcated depression formed in a sidewall of the cartridge receiving half-section to releasably retain the clamping lever in a non-clamped position and in a clamped position. The apparatus includes a disposable firing assembly and SULU.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a firing assembly and a single use loading unit. A lockout structure prevents insertion of the single use loading unit into the channel member after the firing assembly is mounted to the cartridge receiving half-section. Alternatively, the lockout structure prevents full insertion of the firing assembly into the cartridge receiving half-section, if the single use loading unit is not engaged with the firing assembly.

Abstract: A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a clamping lever including a cantilevered locking member for engaging a catch member positioned at the proximal portion of a cartridge receiving half-section of the apparatus to retain the clamping lever in a clamped position. The clamping lever can include a protrusion which is receivable in a depression on the cartridge receiving half-section. The apparatus includes a disposable firing assembly and cartridge.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising: an anvil half-section including a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion; a cartridge receiving half section defining an elongated channel member and including at least one hinge member (173, 1194) supported on a bottom wall of the elongated channel member, the elongated channel member having a distal portion dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit and a proximal portion configured to support a firing assembly, and wherein the at least one hinge member defines an opening; and a clamping lever (16) pivotally secured to the cartridge receiving half-section, the clamping lever having a proximal end, a distal end and a pivot member (187, 1187) supported in cantilevered fashion on the distal end of the clamping lever; the pivot member of the clamping lever being slidably received within the opening of the at least one hinge member to pivotally secure the clamping lever to the cartridge receiving hal

Abstract: A surgical fastener applying apparatus includes an anvil half-section and a cartridge-receiving half-section including an elongated channel member having a pair of opposed openings defined through sidewalls thereof. A disposable assembly including a single use loading unit and a single use firing unit is configured to be releasably supported within the cartridge-receiving half-section. The disposable assembly includes a stationary housing for supporting the firing unit which includes a distal extension for supporting the single use loading unit. The stationary housing includes a pair of flared tabs configured to be releasably received within the openings of the cartridge-receiving half-section to releasably engage the disposable assembly within the cartridge-receiving half-section.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a firing assembly and a single use loading unit. A lockout structure prevents insertion of the single use loading unit into the channel member after the firing assembly is mounted to the cartridge receiving half-section. Alternatively, the lockout structure prevents full insertion of the firing assembly into the cartridge receiving half-section, if the single use loading unit is not engaged with the firing assembly.

Abstract: A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue including a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a stationary housing of a firing assembly. The stationary housing is dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit therein, and includes a lockout structure that prevents insertion of the stationary housing into the cartridge receiving half-section if the single use loading unit is not mounted in the stationary housing.

Abstract: A biocompatible tissue isolator is used to isolate and extract tissue during a surgical procedure. A method of using the tissue isolator for isolating and extracting morcellated tissue during the surgery.

Abstract: A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes an anvil half-section having a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion and a cartridge receiving half-section having an elongated channel member. A firing assembly is releasably supported in the cartridge half-section and includes a locking member. A clamping lever having an engagement member engages a latch portion of the locking member to releasably retain the clamping lever in a clamped position.

Abstract: A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a stationary housing of a firing assembly. The stationary housing is dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit therein, and includes a lockout structure that prevents insertion of the single use loading unit into the stationary housing after the stationary housing is mounted to the cartridge receiving half-section.

Abstract: A surgical fastener applying apparatus includes an anvil half-section and a cartridge-receiving half-section including an elongated channel member having a pair of opposed openings defined through sidewalls thereof. A disposable assembly including a single use loading unit and a single use firing unit is configured to be releasably supported within the cartridge-receiving half-section. The disposable assembly includes a stationary housing for supporting the firing unit which includes a distal extension for supporting the single use loading unit. The stationary housing includes a pair of flared tabs configured to be releasably received within the openings of the cartridge-receiving half-section to releasably engage the disposable assembly within the cartridge-receiving half-section.

Abstract: A biocompatible tissue isolator is used to isolate and extract tissue during a surgical procedure. A method of using the tissue isolator for isolating and extracting morcellated tissue during the surgery.

Abstract: A surgical fastener applying apparatus includes an anvil half-section and a cartridge-receiving half-section including an elongated channel member having a pair of opposed openings defined through sidewalls thereof. A disposable assembly including a single use loading unit and a single use firing unit is configured to be releasably supported within the cartridge-receiving half-section. The disposable assembly includes a stationary housing for supporting the firing unit which includes a distal extension for supporting the single use loading unit. The stationary housing includes a pair of flared tabs configured to be releasably received within the openings of the cartridge-receiving half-section to releasably engage the disposable assembly within the cartridge-receiving half-section.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a firing assembly and a single use loading unit. A lockout structure prevents insertion of the single use loading unit into the channel member after the firing assembly is mounted to the cartridge receiving half-section. Alternatively, the lockout structure prevents full insertion of the firing assembly into the cartridge receiving half-section, if the single use loading unit is not engaged with the firing assembly.

Abstract: A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue including a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a stationary housing of a firing assembly. The stationary housing is dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit therein, and includes a lockout structure that prevents insertion of the stationary housing into the cartridge receiving half-section if the single use loading unit is not mounted in the stationary housing.

Abstract: A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue including a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a stationary housing of a firing assembly. The stationary housing is dimensioned to releasably receive a single use loading unit therein, and includes a lockout structure that prevents insertion of the stationary housing into the cartridge receiving half-section if the single use loading unit is not mounted in the stationary housing.