Surgical stapler deck with tissue engagement recess features

- Cilag GmbH International
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Description

FIG. 1 is an enlarged perspective view of a surgical stapler deck with tissue engagement recess features showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the staple cartridge housing of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the staple cartridge housing of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a first side elevational view of the staple cartridge housing of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a second side elevational view of the staple cartridge housing of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the staple cartridge housing of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the staple cartridge housing of FIG. 1.

The broken lines immediately adjacent the shaded areas represent the bounds of the claimed design while all other broken lines are directed to environment and are for illustrative purposes only; the broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a surgical stapler deck with tissue engagement recess features, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D983971
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 5, 2021
Date of Patent: Apr 18, 2023
Assignee: Cilag GmbH International (Zug)
Inventors: Ryan P. Posey (Cincinnati, OH), Nicholas D. Courtwright (Villa Hills, KY), Stephen D. Geresy (West Chester, OH), Kevin D. Sackett (Independence, KY), Frederick E. Shelton, IV (Hillsboro, OH)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/769,459