Multidirectional apparatus

A multidirectional apparatus, comprising:

• a shaft with a proximal and distal end and a longitudinal axis;
• an articulation joint positioned at the distal end of the shaft, the articulation joint comprising at least two articulation elements, each of the at least two articulation elements comprising a cylindrical proximal end, a hemispherical distal end, a central lumen, a wall surrounding the central lumen, and at least two pull wire lumens within the wall surrounding the central lumen;
• a thrust wire positioned within the central lumen, wherein the thrust wire moves in a distal direction when a non-rotational compression force is applied to the thrust wire;
• at least two pull wires positioned within each of the at least two pull wire lumens, wherein the at least two pull wires are connected to a distal connector located distal of the articulation joint;
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• a jaw mechanism positioned distal of the distal connector, wherein the jaw mechanism is configured to move between an open and closed position, wherein tension applied to a first pull wire of the at least two pull wires will cause the jaw mechanism to move away from the longitudinal axis of the shaft towards the first pull wire.

A stapler reload apparatus, comprising:

• a shaft with a proximal and distal end and a longitudinal axis;
• an articulation joint with a proximal and distal end positioned at the distal end of the shaft, wherein the articulation joint includes a central lumen with a thrust wire within the central lumen, and wherein the thrust wire moves in a distal direction when a non-rotational compression force is applied to the thrust wire;
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• a jaw mechanism positioned distal of the articulation joint, wherein the jaw mechanism includes:
• a first elongated member comprising at least one staple;
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• a second elongated member comprising an anvil, wherein the jaw mechanism is configured to move the first and second elongated members between an open and closed position, and wherein the articulation joint allows the jaw mechanism to be articulated in any direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft without rotating the jaw mechanism.