18267166. STAPLING DEVICE WITH CURVED END EFFECTOR simplified abstract (Covidien LP)
Contents
- 1 STAPLING DEVICE WITH CURVED END EFFECTOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 STAPLING DEVICE WITH CURVED END EFFECTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
STAPLING DEVICE WITH CURVED END EFFECTOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jiangfeng Zhang of Shanghai (CN)
STAPLING DEVICE WITH CURVED END EFFECTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18267166 titled 'STAPLING DEVICE WITH CURVED END EFFECTOR
Simplified Explanation
The end effector for a transverse type surgical stapling device includes a knife assembly with a movable guide pin to confine tissue between the anvil and cartridge assemblies. The end effector also includes a guide member to engage the knife blade effectively when the device is fired.
- An end effector for a surgical stapling device
- Includes a knife assembly with a movable guide pin
- Guide pin confines tissue between anvil and cartridge assemblies
- Guide member engages knife blade when device is fired
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in various surgical procedures where precise cutting of tissue is required, such as in gastrointestinal surgeries, thoracic surgeries, and gynecological procedures.
Problems Solved
1. Provides a more effective way to cut tissue during surgical procedures 2. Enhances the precision and efficiency of tissue cutting in stapling devices
Benefits
1. Improved surgical outcomes 2. Reduced risk of complications 3. Enhanced surgical efficiency
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhanced Tissue Cutting End Effector for Surgical Stapling Devices" can be utilized in hospitals, surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities for a wide range of surgical procedures.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the traditional surgical stapling devices that may not have the same level of precision and effectiveness in cutting tissue as the improved end effector described in this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing surgical stapling devices in terms of cutting efficiency and precision?
The article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and existing surgical stapling devices in terms of cutting efficiency and precision.
What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of this technology in practical surgical settings?
The article does not address any potential limitations or drawbacks of this technology in practical surgical settings.
Original Abstract Submitted
An end effector for a transverse type surgical stapling device includes an anvil assembly and a cartridge assembly. The cartridge assembly includes a knife assembly having a knife blade and a guide pin. The guide pin is movable between retracted and advanced positions to confine tissue between the anvil assembly and the cartridge assembly. The end effector includes a body that supports a guide member that is spaced from the guide pin. The guide member and the guide pin are positioned and configured to engage the knife blade when the stapling device is fired to more effectively cut tissue clamped between the anvil and cartridge assemblies.
