Dual cam cartridge based feature for unlocking a surgical stapler lockout
AssigneeEthicon, Inc.
InventorsChad P. Boudreaux, Gregory J. Bakos, Richard W. Timm, Seth D. Holdmeyer
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AssigneeEthicon, Inc.
InventorsChad P. Boudreaux, Gregory J. Bakos, Richard W. Timm, Seth D. Holdmeyer
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A staple cartridge configured for use with a surgical stapling device is disclosed. The stapling device includes a lockout for prevent operation of the device. The staple cartridge includes a first cam surface configured to move the lockout from a locked position to an intermediate position when the staple cartridge is initially inserted into the device. The staple cartridge further includes a second cam surface configured to move the lockout from the intermediate position to an unlocked position when the staple cartridge is operably seated in the device. The first cam surface is proximal to the second cam surface and may be vertically displaced therefrom.
A staple cartridge configured for use with a surgical stapling device comprising a lockout for preventing operation of the surgical stapling device, wherein said staple cartridge comprises:
A surgical stapling assembly, comprising:
A cartridge assembly configured for use with a surgical stapling device comprising a lockout configured to prevent operation of the surgical stapling device, wherein said cartridge assembly comprises:
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