STAPLE CARTRIDGE FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
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    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240138834A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-02

    申请号:US18406333

    申请日:2024-01-08

    发明人: Ashley Wellman

    IPC分类号: A61B17/072 A61B17/064

    摘要: The present disclosure provides a staple cartridge for a surgical instrument having a staple and a staple pusher. The staple pusher has a recess forming a pocket in its top surface for receiving at least the backspan of the staple. The pocket is at least partially surrounded by a circumferential supporting element in the staple pusher body to support the backspan. The pocket provides additional vertical space and support for the staple such that a smaller staple cartridge may provide a substantially similar performance as conventional staple cartridges, allowing for a more compact and maneuverable surgical instrument. In addition, the pocket in the staple pusher allows for a staple having a larger bend radius than conventional staples, thereby providing additional support for the staple and minimizing malformation of the staple during use.