US Patent:
20110095070, Apr 28, 2011
Inventors:
Nihir Patel - Stamford CT, US
Guido Pedros - Seymour CT, US
Stephen R. Paul - Hartford CT, US
Keith L. Milliman - Bethel CT, US
Ryan Williams - Southbury CT, US
Michael J. Havrilko - Shelton CT, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/068
Abstract:
A surgical stapling instrument comprising a handle assembly having a proximal end, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The shell assembly includes a shell and a staple guide housing a plurality of staples. A flexible engagement structure attaches the staple guide to the shell.