US 5,680,981 A · Self-contained powered surgical apparatus

Abstract

A self-contained powered surgical stapling apparatus is provided which includes an elongate body, a fastener applying assembly including an anvil for forming a surgical fastener driven thereagainst, a motor assembly and power source for energizing the motor assembly disposed within the elongate body, and a pusher driven by the motor assembly for driving a surgical fastener toward the anvil to be formed thereby and fastened to body tissue. The apparatus is configured for utilization during conventional invasive surgical procedures as well as endoscopic or laparoscopic surgical procedures by providing a detachable extension shaft.

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Dependent claims

A self-contained powered surgical apparatus for applying surgical fasteners to body tissue comprising:

a) an elongate body defining a longitudinal axis and housing a plurality of surgical fasteners;
b) a stationary anvil positioned at a distal end of the elongate body for forming a surgical fastener;
c) a fastener pusher for individually driving the surgical fasteners housed within the elongate body in a distal direction toward the anvil;
d) a motor assembly disposed within the elongate body and configured to actuate the fastener pusher to drive a surgical fastener toward the anvil;
e) an axial drive screw driven by the motor assembly and mounted to translate within the elongate body in a longitudinal direction;
and
f) a power source disposed within the elongate body for energizing the motor assembly.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Self-contained powered surgical apparatus

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Self-contained powered surgical apparatus

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Abstract

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