Staple retainer for surgical stapler cartridge

- Cilag GmbH International
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a staple retainer for surgical stapler cartridge, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the staple retainer of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the staple retainer of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the staple retainer of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view of the staple retainer of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view of the staple retainer of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the staple retainer of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the staple retainer of FIG. 1.

The features shown in broken lines are unclaimed environment, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a staple retainer for surgical stapler cartridge, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D938029
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 26, 2019
Date of Patent: Dec 7, 2021
Assignee: Cilag GmbH International (Zug)
Inventors: Macall K. Campbell (Brentwood, TN), Daniel L. Baber (West Chester, OH)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/689,028